LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frank Miele upon the occasion of his
retirement after 39 distinguished years as an educator

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 honor
Frank Miele upon the occasion of his retirement as Director of Athlet-
ics, Physical Education, and Health for Mahopac School District, after
39 years of dedicated service in education; and
WHEREAS, Born in Andretta, Italy, Frank Miele graduated from Mahopac
High School in 1967; he went on to Central Connecticut State University
and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education in
1972; and
WHEREAS, Frank Miele continued his education at Central Connecticut,
earning a Master of Science degree in Guidance and Counseling in 1975;
he finished his education at Southern Connecticut State University with
a 6th year degree in Administration and Supervision in 1985; and
WHEREAS, Frank Miele began teaching at Mahopac Schools in November
1972; he has been a teacher at all levels, a House Principal at Mahopac
High School, and Assistant Principal at Mahopac Middle School; he has
been the Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health for the
Mahopac School District for the past 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, Frank Miele was a football and wrestling coach for
many years, he was a baseball coach for 22 years, winning 375 varsity
games; and
WHEREAS, A devoted member of his community, Frank Miele directs the
Mahopac Baseball Summer Camps and Winter Clinics; he is a member of the
Mahopac's Town and Recreation Committee, founder of the Mahopac Parent
Advisory Council and the Student Athletic Council; he is also part of
the Christopher Dean Tantalos Memorial Committee, a Member of the
District Health Advisory Committee, a Member of the district's Safety
Council and a member of numerous Coaches Associations, to name just a
few; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jean, and their three
children, Kimberly, Franco, and Kristen, as well as five cherished
grandchildren, Makinsey, Avery, Wyatt, Sadie and Liana, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Frank Miele 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, Frank Miele has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of the Mahopac School District 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
honor Frank Miele upon the occasion of his retirement as Director of
Athletics, Physical Education, and Health for Mahopac School District,
after 39 years of dedicated service in education, and for his signif-
icant 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 Frank Miele.