2011-J3733

Honoring St. Lawrence Women's Hockey Coach Chris Wells upon the occasion of being named the AHCA's Division I Coach of the Year

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2011-J3733


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring St. Lawrence Women's Hockey Coach Chris
Wells upon the occasion of being named the American Hockey Coaches Asso-
ciation's Division I Coach of the Year

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those exemplary individuals within the State of New York whose personal
triumphs serve as an inspiration to all citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor St.
Lawrence Women's Hockey Coach Chris Wells upon the occasion of being
named the American Hockey Coaches Association's Division I Coach of the
Year; and
WHEREAS, Coach Chris Wells will receive the award officially at the
annual American Hockey Coaches Association's "Celebration of Women's
Hockey" Banquet, held in conjunction with the Association's Convention
in Naples, Florida on April 27, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Coach Chris Wells has been selected by his peers as the Amer-
ican Hockey Coaches Association's Division I Coach of the Year; he guid-
ed the Saints to a 24-10-4 overall record, the program's first Eastern
Collegiate Athletic Conference (ECAC) Hockey Tournament title and a bid
into the NCAA Tournament; and
WHEREAS, The Saints went on an 18-2-1 stretch from December 1, 2011
through March 3, 2012 which culminated in a 3-1 victory over No. 3
Cornell and the ECAC Hockey title; and
WHEREAS, Through four seasons behind the Saints' bench, Coach Chris
Wells has compiled a record of 80-53-16 and two NCAA appearances; he is
a 1992 graduate of St. Lawrence and played four seasons for the men's
hockey team under head coach Joe Marsh, helping the team win the 1992
ECAC Championship; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when indi-
viduals of such enduring courage and accomplishment are brought to our
attention, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend those
individuals for the edification and emulation of others; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor St. Lawrence Women's Hockey Coach Chris Wells upon the occasion of
being named the American Hockey Coaches Association's Division I Coach
of the Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Chris Wells.

actions

  • 21 / Mar / 2012
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 27 / Mar / 2012
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 27 / Mar / 2012
    • ADOPTED

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