Assembly Resolution No. 799

BY: M. of A. Palmesano

COMMENDING Ray Lawson upon the occasion of being
named the New York State Boys High School Coach of
the Year by the United States Track and Field and
Cross Country Coaches Association

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor those
individuals of outstanding character within the State of New York who
are dedicated to developing character and sportsmanship in our young
people; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Ray Lawson
upon the occasion of being named the New York State Boys High School
Coach of the Year for the second straight season by the United States
Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA); and

WHEREAS, Every year, one boys coach and one girls coach from each of
the 50 states and the District of Columbia are honored for their
successes, as selected by a committee of experts around the nation; and

WHEREAS, The factors taken into consideration were team score and
placement at the state championships, margin of victory, performance
against rankings if available, individual championships, and how their
teams' performance stacked up to previous years; and

WHEREAS, This momentous recognition qualifies Ray Lawson for the
National High School Cross Country Coach of the Year Award; and

WHEREAS, As the Corning Hawks Head Cross Country Coach, Ray Lawson
led the Corning Boys Cross Country Team to a Section IV title, their
second straight New York State Championship, and a team trip to the Nike
National Meet in Portland, Oregon; and

WHEREAS, Ray Lawson's positive demeanor, selfless commitment, and
caring concern have contributed to his enduring success as a coach and
mentor, earning him the just respect and admiration of his community,
his peers, and the athletes he has so ably coached; and

WHEREAS, With his unremitting commitment to the Corning Cross
Country Team, Ray Lawson is the quintessential selection as Coach of the
Year; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ray Lawson upon the occasion of being named the New York State
Boys High School Coach of the Year by the United States Track and Field
and Cross Country Coaches Association; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ray Lawson.