Resolution Authorizing the Naming of a New Scoreboard Within Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium the "Kehoe Family Scoreboard" and the entryway to Island Federal Arena the "Kehoe Family Atrium" 

WHEREAS, Stony Brook University alumnus and member of the inaugural Stony Brook club football team, Mr. Kevin R. Kehoe '77, and his wife Lorraine Kehoe founded the Kehoe Family Foundation in 2021 to encourage generational family philanthropy; and 

WHEREAS, Mr. Kevin R. Kehoe, after receiving a Bachelor of Arts from Stony Brook University, founded and developed two successful businesses, including The Aspire Software Company in 2014, and is a published author of his memoir, One Hit Wonder: The Real-Life Adventures of An Average Guy and the lessons He learned Along the Way; and 

WHEREAS, the Kehoe Family Foundation is composed of Kevin and Lorraine Kehoe; daughter Julia Kehoe; sister Deirdre Chan is; brothers Michael, Brian, Tim, and Jeremy Kehoe; and nephew Matt Kehoe; and 

WHEREAS, the Kehoe Family Foundation has committed $3 million to support comprehensive excellence within the Stony Brook Department of Athletics; and 

WHEREAS, the Kehoe Family Foundation's generous gift will be used to fund the replacement of both the north end zone video board and south end zone scoreboard in Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium, launch an Athletics facilities master planning project, support the renovation of the football locker room, and provide operational support to Athletics Career Development & Leadership programming; 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE STONY BROOK LOCAL COUNCIL THAT:

In recognition of Mr. Kevin R. Kehoe and the Kehoe Family Foundation's meaningful commitment to Stony Brook University Athletics, the Stony Brook Local Council authorizes the naming of a new scoreboard within Kenneth P. Lavalle Stadium the "Kehoe Family Scoreboard" and the entryway to Island Federal Arena the "Kehoe Family Atrium" and, furthermore, 

The Stony Brook Local Council authorizes Chair Kevin Law to transmit this resolution to the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York. 

October 3, 2022