LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Monroe-Woodbury High School Football
Coach Pat D'Aliso upon the occasion of his retirement from coaching

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend notable
athletic coaches who serve the youth of this great Empire State, and who
have distinguished themselves and their schools through outstanding
athletic achievement; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Monroe-Woodbury High School Football Coach Pat D'Aliso upon the occasion
of his retirement from coaching; and
WHEREAS, Coach Pat D'Aliso, Section 9's all-time winningest football
coach, announced on Friday, January 20, 2012, that he would retire after
24 seasons; his record was 194-49, winning 11 Section 9 championships;
and
WHEREAS, Coach Pat D'Aliso became Monroe-Woodbury's head football
coach in 1988; he won his first Section 9 title in Class A the following
year; and
WHEREAS, A five-time Varsity845 Coach of the Year, Coach Pat D'Aliso's
teams reached the Class AA state-title game every year from 2005-2008,
winning the championship in 2005; and
WHEREAS, In the fall of 2004, Coach Pat D'Aliso and the Monroe-Wood-
bury Crusaders began a run of seven straight Section 9 Class AA titles,
and a stretch of 63 wins against local opponents; and
WHEREAS, Coach Pat D'Aliso was a trailblazer for Section 9 and he set
a standard which forced other teams to improve their football programs;
and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Coach Pat D'Aliso has educated and
touched the lives of many young people during his tenure; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Ann Marie, their
children, Kristi, Nicole, and the late Patrick, all of whom feel privi-
leged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Coach Pat D'Aliso's positive demeanor, selfless commitment,
and caring concern have contributed to his enduring success as a coach
and mentor, earning him the just respect and admiration of his communi-
ty, his peers, and the athletes he has so ably coached; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Monroe-Woodbury High School Football Coach Pat D'Aliso upon the
occasion of his retirement from coaching; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Coach Pat D'Aliso.