LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Cornwall High School Varsity Boys'
Basketball Coach Tom Howe upon the occasion of capturing his 300th
career victory

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize those individuals within our midst who have contributed great-
ly to the quality of our lives by providing exceptional leadership and
commitment to our youth; and
WHEREAS, It is acknowledged that athletic competition enhances the
moral and physical development of the young people of this State,
preparing them for the future by instilling in them the value of team-
work, encouraging a standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for
success and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and,
further, that excellence and success in competitive sports can be
achieved only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, all
of which actions are nurtured by dedicated coaching; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Cornwall High School Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach Tom Howe upon
the occasion of capturing his 300th career victory; and
WHEREAS, On Monday, March 1, 2010, the Cornwall High School Varsity
Boys' Basketball team defeated Port Jervis 55-33 in the Section 9 Class
A quarterfinals for Coach Tom Howe's 300th victory in his outstanding
boys' basketball coaching career; and
WHEREAS, Coach Tom Howe's varsity boys' basketball career record is a
spectacular 300-176 over 23 seasons; Coach Howe is known as a tireless
worker when it comes to practice and preparation; it is estimated he
puts in 30-35 hours per week on his coaching assignments; and
WHEREAS, Under Coach Tom Howe's expert tutelage, the Cornwall High
School Varsity Boys' Basketball Team ranked sixth in New York State; it
won two sectional titles in the last four years, and three sectional
titles since 2004; Cornwall also won a Section 9 Class B title in 2000;
and
WHEREAS, Tom Howe began his career as a girls' basketball coach at
Cornwall; his record over three years (1985-87) was 60-13; he won three
girls' sectional titles, losing twice in the state semifinals; and
WHEREAS, Coach Tom Howe's exemplary career performance over the years
is reflective of his dedication, determination and personal commitment;
his achievement stands as a hallmark of what is best in the schools and
communities across New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Cornwall High School Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach Tom
Howe upon the occasion of capturing his 300th career victory; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cornwall High School Varsity Boys' Basketball Coach Tom Howe.