Senate Resolution No. 2365

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Thomas Coyne upon the occasion of
announcing his last Utica Comets hockey game on
April 21, 2024

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding sports announcers who distinguish themselves through their
exceptional performance, attaining unprecedented success and the highest
level of personal achievement; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Thomas Coyne upon the occasion of announcing his last Utica Comets
hockey game on Sunday, April 21, 2024, during the Comet's last game of
the 2023-24 season at the Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial
Auditorium in Utica, New York; and

WHEREAS, Currently serving as the News Director for Nexstar
Broadcasting Group, Inc., Thomas Coyne was the PA announcer for the
Utica Comets for every game since the team's inception in 2013; and

WHEREAS, Since 1987, Thomas Coyne has announced for almost 800
games; the first professional hockey game he announced was an AHL
pre-season game at the New Hartford Recreation Center between the Utica
Devils and the Rochester Americans; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to helping fans enjoy the game of hockey, Thomas
Coyne has done three NHL exhibition games, including the Hockeytown game
at the legendary Clinton Arena in 2018, two AHL All Star Games, and
three Calder Cup Finals games; and

WHEREAS, Recently announcing one of the biggest sports events in the
city of Utica's history, Thomas Coyne announced the International Ice
Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women's World Championship that took place from
April 3 to 14, 2024; and

WHEREAS, In his capacity as the PA announcer for the Utica Comets,
Thomas Coyne served with loyalty, honor, and distinction; and

WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Utica Comets, Thomas Coyne
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Thomas Coyne upon the occasion of announcing his last Utica Comets
hockey game on April 21, 2024; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Thomas Coyne.