[“Pat Roy’s dedication to girls sports during the era of Title IX was legendary and her contributions to our Association were many,” said Commissioner Bobby Cox. “She’ll always be remembered for initiating and advancing athletic opportunities for girls in our state to their prominent place they hold today.” “Pat Roy was certainly a pioneer for girls' athletics in Indiana,” said Janis Qualizza, former member of the IHSAA Board of Directors, current Director of Athletics at Merrillville High School and a friend of Roy’s. “She was a hard‐nosed gal who wouldn't take no for an answer. She and (retired assistant commissioner) Mildred Ball were very instrumental in making certain Title IX was embraced in our state. Thanks to both of these ladies for their courage and most importantly their fortitude. Because of their efforts the young ladies in Indiana have been able to excel in the sports of their choice.”]
http://www.ihsaa.org/Portals/0/ihsaa/documents/news%20media/2016-17/052417.PatRoy.pdf
http://www.ihsaa.org/Portals/0/ihsaa/documents/news%20media/2016-17/052417.PatRoy.pdf
