LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Matthew Dembinsky upon the occasion of
his induction into the Mount Saint Mary College Athletics Hall of Fame
on April 5, 2014

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
outstanding athletes who have distinguished themselves through their
exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success and the highest
level of personal achievement; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Matthew
Dembinsky upon the occasion of his induction into the Mount Saint Mary
College Athletics Hall of Fame; this auspicious occasion was celebrated
on Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the Elaine and William Kaplan Recreation
Center, Mount Saint Mary College, in Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, A valued member of the Mount Saint Mary College community,
Matthew Dembinsky has made some of the greatest contributions to the
Mount's baseball program in school history; and
WHEREAS, During his baseball playing career, Matthew Dembinsky was a
three-time New York All-Region Team member, a four-time All-Skyline Team
member, and a four-time All-Knickerbocker Conference Team member; and
WHEREAS, He was one of four players to be named All-Conference for
both pitching and hitting, and was the Skyline Conference Pitcher of the
Year in 1996 and 1997; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Dembinsky was the starting pitcher for two conference
championship teams, including the 1994 Knickerbocker Conference Champi-
onship Game at Shea Stadium where, as a freshman, he threw a five-hit
shutout to beat John Jay College, 1-0; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Dembinsky still holds the Mount Saint Mary College
baseball record with 32 wins in a season; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, this esteemed man assumed the duties of head coach
for the Mount Saint Mary College baseball team, making him the fifth
youngest head coach in the country at 27 years old; and
WHEREAS, During his eight seasons as head coach, Matthew Dembinsky won
a Skyline and Knickerbocker Conference Championship, coached a
nationally ranked team, and made an NCAA Division III Tournament appear-
ance; in 2003, he was named Skyline Conference Coach of the Year and
NCAA Division III New York Region Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Dembinsky molded and guided a number of standout
athletes, including a Division III All-American, 13 ABCA New York All-
Region selections, three conference Players of the Year, one conference
Pitcher of the Year, one conference Rookie of the Year, 16 First-Team
All-Conference selections, 20 Second-Team All-Conference selections, and
six ECAC Metro Region All-Star selections; this exceptional coach and
mentor has helped countless players achieve success both on and off the
field; and
WHEREAS, Matthew Dembinsky currently serves as the Student-Athlete
Recruiter for Mount Saint Mary College admissions and also lends his
assistance at various athletic events at the Mount; and
WHEREAS, He is the proud father of twin daughters, Alexandra and
Samantha, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such outstanding accomplishments are brought to our attention,
they should be recognized by all citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Matthew Dembinsky upon the occasion of his induction into the

Mount Saint Mary College Athletics Hall of Fame on April 5, 2014; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matthew Dembinsky.