LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jim Carrese upon the occasion of his
retirement after 22 years of distinguished service as varsity baseball
coach at Shenendehowa High School

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, to commend notable athletic coaches who
serve the youth of this great Empire State, and who have distinguished
themselves and their schools through outstanding commitment and exem-
plary 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 Jim
Carrese upon the occasion of his retirement after 22 years of distin-
guished service as varsity baseball coach at Shenendehowa High School;
and
WHEREAS, Jim Carrese's retirement was due to his desire to focus on
his family and his 10-year-old son's travel baseball team; and
WHEREAS, Since 1991, Coach Carrese has posted a 349-163 (.682) overall
record, including a 237-95 (.715) record in the Suburban Council; the
Plainsmen captured Section II titles in 1994 and 1996 along with
regional titles with the 1996 squad advancing to the New York State
Public High School Athletic Association Class A tournament; and
WHEREAS, With Jim Carrese at the helm, Shenendehowa won 16 Suburban
Council titles, qualified for the Section II playoffs 17 of 22 years
(meeting a .500 league record requirement) and competed in five Section
II finals; in the classroom, the 2011 Plainsmen team earned the NYSPHSAA
Scholar Athlete award as the top performing academic baseball squad; and
WHEREAS, The baseball program had 83 athletes play at the collegiate
level and nine players signed professional contracts; and
WHEREAS, Coach Carrese has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of the Shenendehowa Central School District, as well as on the communi-
ty-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his
impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, Jim Carrese'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 community,
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 Jim Carrese upon the occasion of his retirement after 22 years of
distinguished service as varsity baseball coach at Shenendehowa High
School; and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeav-
ors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jim Carrese.