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A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL HONORING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN INDIVIDUALS FROM THE CITY OF ALBANY WHO HAVE BEEN INDUCTED IN THE NEW YORK STATE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
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Last discussed Feb 19, 2026.
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SupportiveDonna Starks-TilvinFeb 19, 2026
Expressed gratitude for recognizing her late brother, Herb Bowen, and other basketball legends.
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - Feb 19, 2026 · 39:41 →SupportiveBelinda RosaFeb 19, 2026
Spoke on behalf of her cousin, Joe Roberts Jr., highlighting his community work with youth and basketball.
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - Feb 19, 2026 · 40:29 →SupportiveCricket Thomas O'DellFeb 19, 2026
Shared her journey as a basketball referee and woman of color in sports, noting a severe shortage of referees.
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - Feb 19, 2026 · 43:22 →SupportiveRicky WilcoxFeb 19, 2026
Expressed honor at his induction and reflected on a 30-year career as a Division I basketball referee.
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - Feb 19, 2026 · 48:00 →SupportiveTroy TurnerFeb 19, 2026
Shared his story of using basketball as a way out of hardship and winning an NCAA national championship.
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - Feb 19, 2026 · 54:20 →SupportiveLakeisha ChalmersFeb 19, 2026
Accepted honors on behalf of her brother, NBA assistant coach Lionel Chalmers, and noted her work as a local teacher.
Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting (Work) - Feb 19, 2026 · 1:06:41 →