LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Coach Gene Gould, Shenendehowa High
School Varsity Boys' Tennis Coach upon the occasion of earning his 500th
win

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
Coach Gene Gould, Shenendehowa High School Varsity Boys' Tennis Coach
upon the occasion of earning his 500th win; and
WHEREAS, Shenendehowa High School Boys' Tennis Coach, Gene Gould,
earned his 500th career victory after the Shenendehowa Plainsmen upended
Columbia High School 8-1 on May 3, 2011, in a Suburban Council match;
and
WHEREAS, Coach Gene Gould, who has been coaching the Plainsmen for 42
years, has led his team to a 5-5 record this season; and
WHEREAS, Some of Coach Gene Gould's notable wins include six AA Team
Championships, 11 AA Finalists, 14 Suburban Council Team Championships,
and seven Section-2 Singles Championships; and
WHEREAS, Coach Gene Gould'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 Coach Gene Gould, Shenendehowa High School Varsity Boys' Tennis
Coach upon the occasion of earning his 500th win; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Shenendehowa High School Boys' Tennis Coach, Gene Gould.