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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 37

(By Senators Oliverio, Prezioso, Browning, Palumbo, Laird, Plymale, Williams, Minard, Kessler, Foster, Edgell, McCabe and Stollings)


Memorializing the life of Fred Schaus, former West Virginia University student, basketball player and coach and distinguished West Virginian.

Whereas, Fred Schaus was born June 30, 1925, in Newark, Ohio and
Whereas, Fred Schaus served his country honorably in the United States Navy; and
Whereas, Fred Schaus attended West Virginia University and earned a bachelor's degree in physical education in 1949, and a master's degree in physical education in 1953; and
Whereas, While a student a West Virginia University, Fred Schaus was a member of the basketball team, an honor student and student body president; and
Whereas, Fred Schaus played professional basketball for the Fort Wayne Pistons and the New York Knickerbockers; and
Whereas, In 1954, Fred Schaus returned to West Virginia University and became the head coach of the basketball team, which at that time included players Jerry West Rod Hundley, Willie Akers and Lloyd Sharrar; and
Whereas, In 1960, Fred Schaus left West Virginia University to coach the Los Angeles Lakers and would become their general manager seven years later; and
Whereas, In 1972, Fred Schaus returned to the collegiate ranks and became the head basketball coach at Purdue University; and
Whereas, In 1981, Fred Schaus returned to his alma mater to take on the role of athletic director; and
Whereas, After a distinguished career at West Virginia University, Fred Schaus was inducted into the West Virginia University School of Physical Education Hall of Fame in 1988, and inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame in 1992; and
Whereas, Fred Schaus was awarded West Virginia University's highest honor for service, the Order of the Vandalia; and
Whereas, Sadly, Fred Schaus passed away on February 10, 2010, bring an end to a storied career and life, one that will never be forgotten in West Virginia University's history; and
Whereas, Fred Schaus was married to his beloved wife Barbara, with whom he shared the joy of having two sons, Jim and John, and six grandchildren; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby memorializes the life of Fred Schaus, former West Virginia University student, basketball player and coach and distinguished West Virginian; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Senate expresses its deepest sympathy to the family of Fred Schaus on his passing; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the family of Fred Schaus.
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