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SPEEDSKATING HALL OF FAME

For my friends that were not there, and for those who may not believe I was really in a suit, here are
pictures taken at the Banquet at the ASU Convention in Albany, New York, where
I was inducted into the Speed Skating Hall of Fame of the United States as a Contributor to the Sport.
See the minimum qualifications for nomination at bottom of this page.
Of course, you can click on any picture for a larger version to look at.

Official Induction into the Hall of Fame, by Hall of Fame Committee President Larry Ralston	Giving my acceptance speech.	And thanking, among others, the Long Beach Fire Department	The first Official Chris Witty Autograph!
My Coach for coaching, Pat Maxwell, was also inducted into the Hall of Fame.	My Hall of Fame Plaque	And my 2 dates! Loraine Garbe, from Milwaukee, and Hall of Fame Member Mary Smith, from Massachusetts	Larry Ralston, Shirley Yates, and myself.

If you are interested in some reading:

Text of Shirley Yates' Presentation (What did I do to receive this honor?)	Text of my Acceptance Speech I am hoping it's a bit motivational.
Complete Speed Skating Hall of Fame, both Skaters and Contributors

From the Speed Skating Hall of Fame Committee, as stated in the USS Handbook:
SUGGESTED NOMINEE FOR THE HALL OF FAME OF
THE AMATEUR SPEEDSKATING UNION OF THE U.S.A.
"CONTRIBUTOR TO THE SPORT"
The Hall of Fame Committee will consider nominees who have made noteworthy contributions to the sport of
speed skating in a non-skating capacity at the National level or National and International levels for a period of
at least fifteen years. The candidacy of each nominee will be judged on the nominee's record, ability, integrity,
sportsmanship and character.

A nominee to the Hall of Fame must meet the following minimum qualifications:

The nominee must have made a significant impact on the sport at the National and/or International level

for a period of at least 15 years.

Activities may include serving as an Officer, Official, Committee Member or Chairman, Team Leader, Manager, Coach or service in promoting speed skating development.