Resolution Congratulating Mike Dooley on Retirement
WHEREAS, in 2014 Mike Dooley retired after thirty-three years of coaching with the Saint Xavier University baseball team, the last twenty-two as Head Coach; and
WHEREAS, The Honorable Marty Quinn, Alderman ofthe 13th Ward, has apprised this august body of this occasion; and
WHEREAS, Under Dooley's leadership, the Saint Xavier Cougars have taken pride in an outstanding team. Dooley has compiled an overall record of 785-472-3, and a .625 winning percentage; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, Saint Xavier won the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference (CCAC); and in 2009 and 2006 Dooley was named the 2009 CCAC Coach ofthe Year in 2006, Saint Xavier University took the titles for the CCAC, NAIA Region VII Tournament and the NAIA Region VII-VIII Super Regional; and
WHEREAS, on February 1, 2014, Mike Dooley was inducted into the Saint Xavier University Hall of Fame. Inducted that same night was Major League star Luke Gregerson, who said of Dooley, "I just love this guy as a coach and as a person"; and
WHEREAS, Dooley is known as a caring mentor who maintains close relationships with his players during and after their time at Saint Xavier. The twenty men who went on to professional baseball careers after playing for Dooley are testament to his success as a teacher; and
WHEREAS, Mike is known as a winner both on and off the field, committed to the values of higher education. Dooley's players have followed his example. Since he was named head coach, eighteen Saint Xavier baseball players have been named NAIA-Daktronics Scholar-Athletes. Mike carries out his duties as an instructor in the physical education department at St. Xavier University with the same passion he brings to coaching; and
WHEREAS, Mike Dooley is known for his devotion to his wife Barbara, his son Kevin, and his grandson Paul, who was born on January 6, 2014. Throughout the years, Mike's family inspired him and he inspired them; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Mayor of the City of Chicago and members of the City Council, gathered on this 28,h Day of May, 2014, extend our sincerest thanks to Mike Dooley for the many contributions he made during his career as an educator and mentor to many, and wish him joy and continued success in his retirement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Mike Dooley.