LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dave Magarity upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Division I Coach of the Year Award by
the Metropolitan Writers Basketball Association

WHEREAS, Excellence and success in competitive sports can be achieved
only through strenuous practice, team play and team spirit, nurtured by
dedicated coaching and strategic planning; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend those
notable athletic coaches within our midst who serve the youth of this
great Empire State and who have distinguished themselves and their
schools through their exemplary athletic achievements and their
outstanding commitment to excellence; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dave
Magarity upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Divi-
sion I Coach of the Year Award by the Metropolitan Writers Basketball
Association; and
WHEREAS, During the 2015-2016 season, Coach Dave Magarity lead his
West Point Military Academy Black Knights Women's Basketball team to an
impressive record of 29-3, including a 17-0 record at home; and
WHEREAS, In addition, this esteemed leader has guided the Black
Knights to their second consecutive NCAA tournament berth in three
seasons and fourth straight national postseason appearance; he also
helped his team achieve three Patriot League tournament wins by an aver-
age margin of 25 points; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his illustrious career, Coach Dave Magarity has
done a superb job in guiding, molding and inspiring the team members
toward their goals; he has a lifetime record of 511 wins over 33
seasons, including a remarkable 198 wins in 10 seasons with the Army
women; and
WHEREAS, Coach Dave Magarity's positive attitude, selfless commitment,
goal-oriented and balanced approach to instruction, on top of his genu-
ine concern for his athletes have contributed to his enduring success as
a coach and mentor at the West Point Military Academy, earning him the
just respect of his community and the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dave Magarity upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Division I Coach of the Year Award by the Metropolitan Writers
Basketball Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dave Magarity.