LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Edward Kaufmann upon the occasion of his
retirement as the Wrestling Coach at Monticello High School after 32
years of distinguished service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those notable athletic coaches who have distinguished them-
selves and their schools through outstanding commitment and are dedi-
cated to developing character and sportsmanship in our young people; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Edward Kaufmann upon the occasion of his retirement as the Wrestling
Coach at Monticello High School after 32 years of distinguished service;
and
WHEREAS, With his unremitting commitment to excellence, Edward Kauf-
mann has earned the just respect and admiration of his community, his
peers and the outstanding athletes he has so ably coached; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Edward Kaufmann, the Monticello High
School Wrestling Team has had its share of glory, including Section IX
Championships captured by Mike Kikendall, Marcus Hutchins and Mike
Davis; and
WHEREAS, Edward Kaufmann has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth at Monticello High School, as well as on the community-at-large,
and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedi-
cation to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Edward Kaufmann and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Edward Kaufmann upon the occasion of his retirement as the Wrestl-
ing Coach at Monticello High School after 32 years of distinguished
service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Edward Kaufmann.