LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Laurie Darling Gutheil upon the
occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2011 NSCAA/Mondo Divi-
sion II National Coach of the Year Award

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize those individuals within our midst who have contributed great-
ly to the quality of our lives by providing exceptional leadership and
commitment to our youth; and
WHEREAS, It is acknowledged that athletic competition enhances the
moral and physical development of the young people of this State,
preparing them for the future by instilling in them the value of team-
work, encouraging a standard of healthy living, imparting a desire for
success and developing a sense of fair play and competition; and,
further, that excellence and success in competitive sports can be
achieved only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, all
of which actions are nurtured by dedicated coaching; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Laurie Darling Gutheil, Head Coach of the College of Saint Rose
Women's Soccer Team, upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the 2011 NSCAA/Mondo Division II National Coach of the Year Award;
and
WHEREAS, For the second time in three years, Laurie Darling Gutheil,
the Head Coach of the College of Saint Rose Women's Soccer Team, has
been named the National Soccer Coaches Association of America/Mondo NCAA
Division II National Coach of the Year; this prestigious award justifies
her standing as one of the Nation's elite college soccer mentors; and
WHEREAS, The 2011 College of Saint Rose Women's Soccer team won the
NCAA Division II National Championship by upending two-time national
champions and previously undefeated Grand Valley State; it was the first
team national championship in the history of the College of Saint Rose;
and
WHEREAS, Under the tutelage of Head Coach Laurie Darling Gutheil, the
2011 College of Saint Rose Women's Soccer team finished with a spectac-
ular 24-1-1 record; Coach Gutheil's teams at Saint Rose have gone
110-8-6 throughout the past five seasons for an outstanding winning
percentage of .911; and
WHEREAS, In Coach Laurie Darling Gutheil's 16 seasons at the College
of Saint Rose, the Golden Knights have won five straight Northeast
Conference Tournament Championships and made nine NCAA Tournament
appearances in the past 10 seasons; they have advanced to the NCAA
national semifinals for four straight years; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the women's soccer teams at the College of Saint
Rose coached by Laurie Darling Gutheil have been recognized by the NSCAA
with team academic awards for 11 straight years; and
WHEREAS, Laurie Darling Gutheil has a deep commitment to supporting
female athletes and elevating their athletic performance on the field;
she has a true passion for the game and competition, and a devotion to
preserving the integrity of the sport; she is dedicated to mentoring
young female athletes on and off the soccer field; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Laurie Darling Gutheil, Head Coach of the College of Saint
Rose Women's Soccer Team, upon the occasion of her designation as recip-
ient of the 2011 NSCAA/Mondo Division II National Coach of the Year
Award; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Laurie Darling Gutheil, Head Coach of the College of Saint
Rose Women's Soccer Team.