Honor Retiring School Coaches

Senate Resolution No. 2414 BY: Senator RITCHIE HONORING Shaun and Sandy McGuane upon the occasion of retiring after many years of distinguished service as coaches for the Central Square School District WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instrumental in developing character and athletic excellence in the young people of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Shaun and Sandy McGuane upon the occasion of retiring after many years of distinguished service as coaches for the Central Square School District; they officially retired in June of 2019; and WHEREAS, Shaun and Sandy McGuane have coached a combined 138 sports seasons for the Central Square Redhawks, primarily for boys and girls cross country, and the track and field program; and WHEREAS, Married in 2010, this talented husband and wife coaching team are also retired Central Square teachers; Shaun retired in 2019 as a Physical Education teacher, and Sandy retired in 2017 as a Speech Therapy teacher; and WHEREAS, The McGuanes have devoted many years to coaching inclusive athletic programs which boasted high participation rates, showing by example that practice and hard work can bring both joy and personal accomplishment; and WHEREAS, Shaun McGuane began coaching the Central Square cross country program in 1989; in addition to coaching cross country for three decades, he coached 17 seasons of boys varsity track and field, eight seasons of girls track and field, eight seasons of indoor track and field, nine seasons of freshman boys basketball, five years of junior varsity softball, and one season each of junior varsity boys basketball and modified girls basketball; and WHEREAS, Sandy McGuane, a graduate of Central Square, coached 22 seasons of girls cross country, 20 years of indoor track, and 19 years of outdoor track; and WHEREAS, Their many coaching accomplishments have included league championships teams, Section 3 championships in girls track, boys cross country and boys indoor track, and a Class AA title for boys indoor track; and WHEREAS, Shaun and Sandy McGuane, who, through their combined efforts, have substantially influenced and made a lasting impression on a generation of student athletes; they will be truly missed for their continual professionalism and leadership; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those mentors who, throughout their illustrious careers, supported the youth within the community by providing unwavering skills and talents; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Shaun and Sandy McGuane upon the occasion of retiring after many years of distinguished service as coaches for the Central Square School District, and to wish them continued success in all their future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Shaun and Sandy McGuane.