Honor Coach Chiapparelli Induction

Senate Resolution No. 3271 BY: Senator MAYER CONGRATULATING Coach Michael Chiapparelli upon the occasion of being inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to outstanding citizens who distinguished themselves in their lifetime through their exceptional performance, and who attained 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 congratulate Coach Michael "Chap" Chiapparelli upon the occasion of being inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame, on Sunday,

November 3, 2019, at an awards ceremony held in Troy, New York; and WHEREAS, Coach Michael Chiapparelli began coaching the Mamaroneck High School Baseball Team in 1985; and WHEREAS, In his tenure with the baseball program, Coach Michael Chiapparelli has produced three New York State Class AA Baseball Championships, the highest accomplishment in all of New York High School Sports; and WHEREAS, Coach Michael Chiapparelli involves many special education students with his sports teams and in his capacity as the physical education teacher at Mamaroneck High School; and WHEREAS, Far exceeding his job responsibilities, Coach Michael Chiapparelli has also served as birthday party facilitator for hundreds of students over the years, and has hosted "Chappy Prom", affectionately named after him, for his baseball team members who have historically had to miss traditional prom due to playoffs; and WHEREAS, A true pillar and legend in his community, Michael Chiapparelli is also a bartender in town on weekends at the Larchmont Tavern; he attracts athletes from throughout the region for his coaching expertise; and WHEREAS, The Mamaroneck High School Baseball Team is traditionally a powerhouse due to the wealth of knowledge provided by Coach Mike Chiapparelli; and WHEREAS, Revered by his peers throughout the State, Coach Michael Chiapparelli, is the epitome of an educator and teacher; all of the young athletes, past and present, who were a part of the Mamaroneck Baseball Program embrace his vast knowledge of the game in any capacity they can; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Coach Michael Chiapparelli has shown to not only the Mamaroneck High School Baseball Program but to the Mamaroneck Union Free School District at large; his commitment to bettering the lives and skills of all those who he has coached, is truly exemplary and shall be applauded by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Coach Michael Chiapparelli upon the occasion of being inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame, and to wish him many more years of success with the Mamaroneck High School Baseball Program; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Coach Michael Chiapparelli.