LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph Maines upon the occasion of his
induction into the Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding athletes, coaches and officials who distinguish themselves
through their exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success
and the highest level of personal achievement; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Joseph Maines upon the occasion of his induction into the Saugerties
Sports Hall of Fame, to be celebrated at the Saugerties Sports Hall of
Fame Banquet on May 14, 2011, at the Glasco Firehouse in Glasco, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Born to Joseph, Sr., and Mary Ann Maines on March 13, 1959,
Joseph Maines, affectionately known as Iggy, has been a lifelong resi-
dent of the Saugerties area; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Maines played Little League baseball and Biddy League
basketball from 1966-1972; he was always a leader and All-Star on these
teams, helping lead the team to the District Championship; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Maines also starred on his C.Y.O. basketball team and
in the SAA "Goober" softball leagues; and
WHEREAS, As Joseph Maines became a teenager, he continued to be an
integral part of all the teams he played on; always a starter and usual-
ly a captain, he played American Legion baseball, reaching the New York
State semi-finals; he also played Babe Ruth baseball where he was an
All-Star on the team that played in the New York State Championships in
Vestal, New York in 1974; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Maines played a major role on his extremely successful
high school baseball team; he was starting first baseman for the Sawyers
on their League and Section One and Nine Championship teams in 1976; and
WHEREAS, An all-around athlete, Joseph Maines also played on his high
school's varsity basketball team in 1977; and
WHEREAS, While in college, Joseph Maines' concentration shifted solely
to baseball; during his four year Varsity career, split between Columbi-
a-Greene Community College and Division I Utica College where he
received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, he
amassed some amazing accomplishments; he was captain and team M.V.P. at
both schools; upon leaving Columbia Greene, he was the career leader in
home runs, RBI, runs scored and batting average; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Maines continued his baseball career in adult league
competition; he was a key member of the Saugerties Dutchmen Baseball
club in 1980, bringing home the playoff co-MVP that year; in his five
years with the Dutchmen, he won two home run titles, a batting title,
plus two league championships; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his adult baseball career, Joseph Maines
played in every men's sports league in and around the Saugerties area;
he played on a number of SAA softball teams in the top A and B divi-
sions, winning many pennants and league championships, as well as
garnering numerous batting and RBI titles; he also played on four Labor
Day Tournament Championship teams facing the toughest of competition
from all over the Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Joseph Maines played in both SAA full court and
half court basketball leagues and was also a player-coach in the presti-
gious Sawyer and Premier leagues; in 1985, he won both the Ken Haggins
MVP for half court and the Bill Straub MVP for full court; and

WHEREAS, In addition to baseball, basketball and softball, Joseph
Maines became a well respected bowler in the Friday Night Classic bowl-
ing league; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Maines carried over his love of sports into his coach-
ing career, which is very diverse and quite successful; and
WHEREAS, Much of Joseph Maines' instruction involved coaching his
children as he did in the Town of Ulster T-ball, minors, and Little
League baseball and softball; he was coach of his son in All-Stars, as
well as coach to his daughter, Danielle's Little League softball team;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph Maines also notched many victories coaching SAA biddy,
junior, and senior league basketball teams; he led winning teams for the
Kingston Babe Ruth and Saugerties American Legion baseball programs and
served as a "spring break" assistant coach for Saugerties High; and
WHEREAS, More recently, Joseph Maines has been focusing on his sports
officiating career; he got his start officiating in the SAA doing all
sports at all levels, instantly gaining the respect of both players and
peers as both a scorekeeper and timer; and
WHEREAS, Approximately 10 years ago, Joseph Maines became a member of
the Kingston Baseball Umpires Association; in this short ten year stint,
he has risen to the top of the ranks, having been rewarded with the
opportunity to umpire the Mid-Hudson Athletic League Championship Game
as well as Sectional games and the New York State Babe Ruth Finals; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Karin, and their four
children, Joe, Danielle, Ryan and Megan, all of whom feel privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 moved to honor Joseph Maines for his
extraordinary accomplishments in the athletic arena which are a tribute
to his skill, dedication and commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations with
praise and pride to honor Joseph Maines upon the occasion of his
induction into the Saugerties Sports Hall of Fame; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Maines.