LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Judy Mottola upon the occasion of being
inducted into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame by the Basket-
ball Coaches Association of New York, Inc.

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
distinguished educators and coaches serving the youth of this great
Empire State who have dedicated themselves and their schools through
outstanding commitment and exemplary athletic achievements; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Judy
Mottola upon the occasion of being inducted into the New York State
Basketball Hall of Fame by the Basketball Coaches Association of New
York, Inc., to be celebrated on March 27, 2010; and
WHEREAS, During 24 years of coaching at SS Seward and Minisink High
Schools, Judy Mottola's teams have compiled 387 wins, including an 80%
winning percentage; her teams also have won many division titles, and
advanced to seven regional finals; and
WHEREAS, Being there were no AAU programs for girls in Judy Mottola's
area in the 1980s, she soon served on the committee to help establish
AAU in the Orange County region; she has coached AAU for 20 years,
coaching girls from all over the tri-county area; and
WHEREAS, For 12 years, Judy Mottola ran a basketball clinic with her
teams for disabled students attending Orange/Ulster BOCES; twice a year
approximately 80 physically and mentally disabled students would spend
the day at SS Seward for a Special Olympics Basketball Clinic; her teams
have been recognized by the American Cancer Society on several occasions
beginning in 2002 for their fundraising activities; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of seven Coach of the Year honors, Judy Mottola
won the New York State Bertha Caswell Van Zandt Sportsmanship Award, and
has been the recipient of numerous Orange County Officials Sportsmanship
Awards; and
WHEREAS, Judy Mottola's positive demeanor, selfless commitment, and
caring concern have contributed to her enduring success as a coach and
mentor, earning her the just respect and admiration of her community,
her peers, and the athletes she has so ably coached; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Judy Mottola upon the occasion of being inducted into the New York
State Basketball Hall of Fame by the Basketball Coaches Association of
New York, Inc.; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Judy Mottola.