HomeMy Public PortalAboutproclamation jerry yor_1ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Mark S. Sideris,
Council President
Stephen P. Corbett,
Vice President
John A. Donohue,
Councilor At Large
Susan G. Falkoff,
Councilor At Large
Anthony Palomba,
Councilor At Large
Angeline B. Kounelis,
District A Councilor
Cecilia Lenk,
District B Councilor
Vincent J. Piccirilli, Jr.,
District C Councilor
Kenneth M. Woodland,
District D Councilor
Watertown Town Council
Administration Building
149 Main Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: 617-972-6470
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: Jerry York is a lifelong resident of Watertown.
WHEREAS: Coach York graduated from Boston College High School in 1963 and
Boston College in 1967. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration and a
master's of education degree/ CAES in counseling psychology from Boston College.
Coach York's wife, Bobbie, is also a graduate of Boston College. They have two
children; Laurie and Brendan; and,
WHEREAS: As a standout hockey player at Boston College, Coach York earned All-
American first team and All -New England honors in 1966-67. He was the recipient of
the Walter Brown Award and served as team captain; earning team MVP honors as a
senior. York was a three-year letterman at Boston College and led the Eagles to a 60-26
record, the 1965 Beanpot title and a second -place finish in the 1965 NCAA tournament.
He ranks among the school's all time leaders in career points, career goals, career assists
and single season assists. He was inducted into the Boston College Varsity Club Hall of
Fame in 1982; and,
WHEREAS: Coach York began his career at age 26 when he accepted the head
coaching position at Clarkson in 1972 and led them to 125 wins before assuming the head
post at Bowling Green on April 10, 1979. Coach York guided Bowling Green to six
NCAA tournament berths and four CCHA regular season titles. He was inducted into the
Bowling Green State University Athletic Hall of Fame in 2003; and,
WHEREAS: In eighteen years, Coach York led the Eagles to 10 Hockey East regular
season titles, 7 Hockey East tournament titles, 4 Beanpot titles, 11 NCAA tournament
appearances and 4 national titles. Coach York's BC teams rank 1st in the NCAA in post
season winning percentage.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known
as the Town of Watertown hereby extends their congratulations to Coach Jerry York as he
makes Watertown proud in capturing the school's fourth NCAA title in his 18th year at
Boston College. We recognize him for all his contributions and successes and wish him
the best in future years.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF: I hereunto set my
Hand and cause the Great Seal of the Town of
Watertown, Massachusetts on this 11th day of
May, 2012.
Mark S. Sideris, Council President