LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Murph Shapiro upon the occasion of his
retirement after 41 years of distinguished service as Athletic Director,
Head Coach and educator at Monroe Community College

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Murph Shapiro upon the occasion of his retirement after 41 years of
dedicated service in education to be celebrated at a party on April 30,
2010, at Locust Hill Country Club; he will officially retire June 1,
2010; and
WHEREAS, In 1969, Murph Shapiro began his illustrious career serving
as Athletic Director, Head Coach and educator at Monroe Community
College; and
WHEREAS, He coached the Men's Basketball Team from 1969-1985, amassing
an overall record of 329-113; eight times, Coach Shapiro won 20 or more
games in a season; his 1980 team finished 31-6, won the Regional Champi-
onship, and advanced to the NJCAA National Tournament in Kansas; and
WHEREAS, Murph Shapiro also served Monroe Community College as Coach
of both the Women's Tennis Team and the Softball Team, and taught in the
Health and Physical Education Department; and
WHEREAS, Since September 1, 1991, Murph Shapiro has held the esteemed
position of Athletic Director at Monroe Community College; he was named
Junior College Athletic Director of the Year for the Northeast Region by
the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics in 2000;
and
WHEREAS, Under his luminous direction as Athletic Director, Tribune
teams have won an impressive 102 regional and 13 national championships;
in addition, Monroe Community College has twice won the NATYCAA Cup
(2006 and 2007), an award given annually to recognize overall athletic
program excellence based on success in national competition; and
WHEREAS, Murph Shapiro is a member of the Monroe Community College
Sports Hall of Fame and the Frontier Field Walk of Fame; furthermore, a
well-known NCAA Division I Basketball official, he has officiated in the
Big East, Atlantic 10, and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conferences and
numerous NCAA Tournaments; and
WHEREAS, During his senior year at Franklin High School, Murph Shapiro
was a Section V All-Scholastic Basketball Team member averaging nearly
20 points a game; due to his outstanding athletic ability, he received a
full scholarship to Division I Miami, where he helped lead the Hurri-
canes to the NCAA Tournament his sophomore year and the NIT his junior
season; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Murph Shapiro provide a tremendous service to
the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young
people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; and
WHEREAS, Murph Shapiro has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of the Monroe Community College, 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 to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Murph Shapiro upon the occasion of his retirement as Athletic
Director, Head Coach and educator, after 41 years of dedicated service
in education, and for his significant contributions to education in New
York State; and to wish him continued success in all of his future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Murph Shapiro.