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2016 SESSION


HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 174
Commending Joe Agee.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 4, 2016

 

WHEREAS, Joe Agee, an outstanding athlete, coach, and professor at The College of William & Mary who was honored with the Alumni Medallion in 2012, made many valuable and lasting contributions to the College and the community during nearly a half century of service; and

WHEREAS, Joe Agee first enrolled at The College of William & Mary’s Norfolk Division, now known as Old Dominion University, and earned a bachelor’s degree from the Williamsburg campus in 1952; and

WHEREAS, a talented and versatile athlete, Joe Agee was a member of The College of William & Mary’s basketball team in 1951 and 1952, and played for the Tribe in 55 games; and

WHEREAS, Joe Agee also played baseball for the Tribe and was offered a contract to play baseball for the Pittsburgh Pirates; he received a draft notice from the United States Army and accepted a commission in the United States Marine Corps instead of pursuing a career in baseball; and

WHEREAS, in 1953, Joe Agee joined the Marines and proudly served his country on active duty in Korea; when his military service was over, he returned to The College of William & Mary and earned a master’s degree in 1956; and

WHEREAS, Joe Agee’s teaching career at The College of William & Mary began in 1958; he taught history, health, and physical education in the early years, and later taught kinesiology courses; and

WHEREAS, many students knew and respected Joe Agee as a dedicated and talented coach; over the years, he was coach of The College of William & Mary’s varsity basketball, baseball, football, golf, and soccer programs; and

WHEREAS, Joe Agee was head golf coach for 35 years for the Tribe, and he led The College of William & Mary to its first NCAA regional berth in 1991, returning to the tournament in 1994; he also guided the Tribe to the 1982 Virginia state championship and the 1985 Colonial Athletic Association crown; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of Joe Agee’s many contributions to The College of William & Mary and its athletic program, including serving as executive director of the W&M Athletic Foundation, the home dugout at Plumeri Park is named in his honor, and the golf team sponsors the annual Joe Agee Invitational golf tournament; and

WHEREAS, in 2009, Joe Agee and his wife, Eloise, were the grand marshals at The College of William & Mary’s annual homecoming parade, and in 2012, he was honored with the Alumni Medallion, the highest award the William & Mary Alumni Association can bestow on an alumnus; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Joe Agee, an outstanding professor, athlete, and coach at The College of William & Mary, hereby be commended for his many contributions to the college and the community; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Joe Agee as an expression of the House of Delegates’ congratulations and admiration for his dedication and service to The College of William & Mary.