LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Coach Michael Campisi of the Shenendeho-
wa High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team upon the occasion of his retire-
ment after many years of outstanding service

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
Coach Michael Campisi of the Shenendehowa High School Boys Varsity
Soccer Team upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of
outstanding service; and
WHEREAS, After 32 years as the Head Coach of the Shenendehowa High
School Boys Varsity Soccer Team, Michael Campisi is retiring from his
active and extraordinarily successful head coaching role; and
WHEREAS, In Coach Michael Campisi's outstanding reign as Head Coach of
the Shenendehowa High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team, his career record
was an exceptional 534-91-6; and
WHEREAS, In both 1988 and 1991, Coach Michael Campisi led the Shenen-
dehowa High School Boys Varsity Soccer Team to National Championships;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, under Coach Michael Campisi, the Shenendehowa
High School Boys Varsity Soccer teams captured six New York Public High
School Athletic Association titles, 14 NYSPHSSA Regional Championships,
17 Section 2 titles and 23 Suburban Council Championships; and
WHEREAS, Respected as both a coach and an educator, Michael Campisi of
Shenendehowa High School has been a tremendous positive influence and
responsible for turning boys into men, not only on the soccer field but
off the field as well; he has produced not just great soccer players and
teams, but great men; and
WHEREAS, Coach Michael Campisi of the Shenendehowa High School Boys
Varsity Soccer Team has a deep commitment to supporting high school
athletes and elevating their athletic performance on the soccer 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 athletes on and off the soccer field; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Coach Michael Campisi of the Shenendehowa High School Boys Varsity
Soccer Team upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of
outstanding service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Coach Michael Campisi of the Shenendehowa High School Boys
Varsity Soccer Team.