LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dolores Jose of Mineola, New York, upon
the occasion of her induction into Long Island Junior Soccer League Hall
of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge those
organizations and individuals who faithfully devote their purposeful
energies to fostering opportunities for and to contributing to the qual-
ity of life for the youth of the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in fill accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Dolores Jose of Mineola, New York, upon the occasion of her induction
into Long Island Junior Soccer League Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Jose has not missed as much as a meeting in her 35
years associated with the Long Island Junior Soccer League (LIJSL) and
was inducted into the LIJSL Hall of Fame during a ceremony held at the
Huntington Hilton for her contributions to a sport to which she has
given her all; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Jose's family has been ubiquitous with recreational
soccer on Long Island dating back to 1948 when her father, a Portugese
immigrant and WWII veteran, created the Long Island Senior League, which
featured teams from four Nassau County towns; Dolores would attend the
games every Sunday; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Jose remembers being a member of the East Meadow
Wings of the Women's League; it was at the soccer field where she would
meet her future husband, Ilidio, at the age of 15 while he was playing
against Dolores's father; and
WHEREAS, Dolores Jose established the Long Island Junior League and
began coaching her daughter's team when her daughter was six, and later
she then became a board member and a coordinator of the 19U age group;
and
WHEREAS, Along the way, Dolores Jose became one of the most recogniza-
ble and beloved coaches in the league's history; her teams would often
practice twice per week in preparation for the games, even while coach-
ing the younger age groups that were unaccustomed to weekly practices;
and
WHEREAS, Dolores Jose is worthy of this great acclaim; her actions and
accomplishments make her a true asset to society; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Ilidio, and their
children, David and Ann-Marie, all of whom feel privileged to be a part
of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned recognition and
applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dolores Jose of Mineola, New York, upon the occasion of her
induction into Long Island Junior Soccer League Hall of Fame; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dolores Jose.