LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Hornell High School Varsity Football
Coach Gene Mastin upon the occasion of his retirement after an excep-
tional 28-year coaching career

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 honor
Hornell High School Varsity Football Coach Gene Mastin upon the occasion
of his retirement after an exceptional 28-year coaching career; and
WHEREAS, After leading the Red Raiders of Hornell High School to its
third consecutive Class B New York State championship, Head Coach Gene
Mastin is retiring after 32 years of coaching, the last 28 at Hornell
High School; and
WHEREAS, Hornell High School Varsity Football Coach Gene Mastin's 2011
Red Raider team became just the fourth program in New York State history
to win three straight New York State titles; and
WHEREAS, Head Coach Gene Mastin's career record is an outstanding
221-56-3; he is Section V's all-time win leader; under his extraordinary
leadership, the Red Raiders captured 11 Section V championships, 13
league or division titles, and had 14 seasons of nine or more wins; and
WHEREAS, Twice named New York State Class B Coach of the Year, upon
his retirement Head Coach Gene Mastin leaves with a remarkable 39-game
winning streak intact; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as the Head Football Coach at Hornell High
School, Coach Gene Mastin elevated the Red Raider football program into
a dynasty; it is a program full of pride, and one distinguished by great
integrity and high character; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Hornell High School Varsity Football Coach Gene
Mastin has been selected to the Section V Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Coach Gene Mastin began his illustrious career in 1979 at
Cameron County High School in Pennsylvania; in 1983 he became the Head
Coach at Hornell High School and has served in several capacities at
Hornell, including as Athletic Director; he currently also serves as
Livingston County Athletic Association Football Chairman; and
WHEREAS, A native of Groveland, New York, Coach Mastin graduated from
Geneseo Central School and SUNY Brockport; he undertook graduate studies
at Alfred University; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Cheryl, and daughter,
Nicole, who feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
many achievements and accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Coach Mastin has a deep commitment to supporting high school
athletes and elevating their athletic performance on the football field;
he has a true passion for the game and competition, and a devotion to
preserving the integrity of the sport; he is dedicated to mentoring
young high school athletes on and off the football field; now, there-
fore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Hornell High School Varsity Football Coach Gene Mastin upon the
occasion of his retirement after an exceptional 28-year coaching career;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Hornell High School Varsity Football Coach Gene Mastin.