LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bill Hedgecock upon the occasion of his
retirement after 30 years of distinguished service to Wantagh High
School

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Bill
Hedgecock upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years of distin-
guished service to Wantagh High School, celebrated at a retirement party
on Saturday, June 4, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Bill Hedgecock started his coaching and teaching career at
Lynbrook High School in 1969; his first season coaching he was undefeat-
ed; and
WHEREAS. In 1981, Bill Hedgecock went to Wantagh High School where,
for three decades, he rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable
service to the young athletes of the school; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Track and Cross-Country Coach, Bill Hedge-
cock served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Bill Hedgecock was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, In 41 years of coaching, Bill Hedgecock coached both boys and
girls teams during 93 seasons and 77 championship seasons; he amassed
1,207 wins against 102 losses, and won two state cross-country titles,
37 county titles and numerous conference championships with 50 undefeat-
ed seasons; and
WHEREAS, Bill Hedgecock has the most wins in New York State history in
two sports, cross-country and track; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with Wantagh High School, Bill Hedgecock
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bill Hedgecock upon the occasion of his retirement after 30 years
of distinguished service to Wantagh High School; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bill Hedgecock.