Bill Text: NY J03270 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Head Coach Tim Cluess upon the occasion of stepping down after 10 years of distinguished service to the Iona College Men's Basketball Team

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03270 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03270-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 3270

BY: Senator MAYER

        COMMENDING Head Coach Tim Cluess upon the occasion
        of  stepping  down  after  10 years of distinguished
        service to the Iona College Men's Basketball Team

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative  Body  to  acknowledge
the  notable  athletic  coaches who serve the youth of this great Empire
State and who have distinguished themselves and  their  schools  through
outstanding commitment and exemplary athletic achievements; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  Head  Coach Tim Cluess upon the occasion of stepping down after
10 years of distinguished service to the Iona College  Men's  Basketball
Team; he will remain with the program in an advisory role; and

  WHEREAS,  Tim  Cluess  had  led  the  Gaels  to  six NCAA Tournament
appearances since 2012; Iona also had five MAAC Tournament championships
and four regular season championships; and

  WHEREAS, A lifelong New Yorker, Tim Cluess arrived in  New  Rochelle
in 2010 with no experience in Division I since playing at St. John's and
Hofstra,  but found immediate success upon installing one of the fastest
and most exciting offensive systems in the nation, and won at  least  20
games in each of his first eight years; and

  WHEREAS,  Coach  Cluess,  who elevated Iona men's basketball and put
them into the national spotlight on an annual basis, finished  with  199
wins  and a .650 winning percentage during his tenure, the highest marks
among any New York Metropolitan program in Division I; and

  WHEREAS, Tim Cluess, who coached for 14 years  at  St.  Mary's  High
School  in  Manhasset, and one season at Suffolk Community College, went
98-23 in four seasons (2006-2010) at Division II C.W. Post; and

  WHEREAS, A congenial leader, Tim Cluess' positive demeanor, selfless
commitment and caring  concern  have  contributed  to  his  unparalleled
success  as  a  coach  and  mentor,  earning  him  the  just respect and
admiration of Iona College, his peers and the athletes he  has  so  ably
coached; and

  WHEREAS,  It is the sense of this Legislative Body to now record its
recognition and appreciation in  honoring  an  outstanding  coach  whose
dedication   and   inspiration  have  been  instrumental  in  developing
character and sportsmanship in aspiring young athletes, exemplifying the
ideals and values  cherished  by  this  great  State  and  Nation;  now,
therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Head Coach Tim Cluess upon the occasion of stepping  down  after
10  years  of distinguished service to the Iona College Men's Basketball
Team; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Head Coach Tim Cluess.