Honor Coach Rainson-Rose

Senate Resolution No. 2740 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN COMMENDING Carol Rainson-Rose upon the occasion of being named a 2018-2019 National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Coaches Association WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with its long-standing traditions, to commend notable educators and athletic coaches who serve the youth of this great Empire State and who have distinguished themselves and their schools through outstanding commitment and exemplary athletic achievement; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Carol Rainson-Rose upon the occasion of being named a 2018-2019 National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Coaches Association; and WHEREAS, Carol Rainson-Rose is receiving this prestigious award for her exceptional coaching record, affiliation with coaching and other professional organizations, community involvement, and coaching philosophy; and WHEREAS, For over 30 years, Carol Rainson-Rose has been a physical education teacher at Northport High School; a talented lacrosse player in both high school and college, she introduced her favorite sport to the school in 1990; and WHEREAS, As coach, Carol Rainson-Rose led the Tigers to numerous Suffolk County Championships, Long Island Championships, and two New York State Championships in 2011 and 2019; under her able leadership, the team was named the LIMLF Founders Club Champions Best Team in Suffolk County in 2006, 2009, 2011, and 2019; and WHEREAS, In addition to her most recent honor, Carol Rainson-Rose was recognized as both the Newsday All Long Island Coach of the Year and Suffolk County Coach of the Year Class A multiple times; and WHEREAS, Carol Rainson-Rose has always strived to provide character building growth opportunities in an athletic setting while fostering skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and good decision-making skills; she truly believes every child is a unique individual with unlimited potential and has the ability to succeed and thrive through athletic participation; and WHEREAS, Carol Rainson-Rose's positive demeanor, selfless commitment, and caring concern have contributed to her enduring success as a coach and mentor, earning her the just respect and admiration of her community, her peers, and the athletes she has so ably coached; and WHEREAS, With her unremitting commitment to the Northport Lacrosse Team, Carol Rainson-Rose is the quintessential selection as Coach of the Year; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend Carol Rainson-Rose upon the occasion of being named a 2018-2019 National Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Coaches Association; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Carol Rainson-Rose.