Bill Text: NY J00232 | 2025-2026 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Carlos Enrique Mendoza upon the occasion of becoming the first Rookie Manager in New York Mets history to make it to the postseason

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2025-01-22 - ADOPTED [J00232 Detail]

Download: New_York-2025-J00232-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 232

BY: Senator SEPULVEDA

        HONORING  Carlos Enrique Mendoza upon the occasion
        of becoming the first Rookie  Manager  in  New  York
        Mets history to make it to the postseason

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those   exemplary   athletes  and  coaches  who  excel  in  professional
athletics, distinguishing themselves through  notable  achievements  and
representing this great Empire State with pride and determination; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Carlos Enrique Mendoza upon the occasion of becoming  the  first  Rookie
Manager in New York Mets history to make it to the postseason; and

  WHEREAS,  Carlos  Enrique  Mendoza,  born  November  27,  1979, is a
professional baseball manager for the New  York  Mets  of  Major  League
Baseball  (MLB);  he previously served as a bench coach for the New York
Yankees; and

  WHEREAS, Of proud Hispanic heritage, Carlos Mendoza was born, raised
and attended college in Venezuela; he  went  on  to  play  Minor  League
Baseball  for 13 seasons, signing as a free agent with the San Francisco
Giants and playing for the New York Yankees organization  as  a  utility
infielder; and

  WHEREAS, Carlos Mendoza became a member of the Staten Island Yankees
coaching  staff in 2009 before joining the Charleston RiverDogs in 2010;
during the 2011 campaign, he served as the manager  of  the  Gulf  Coast
League  Yankees;  he  then  returned  to  the RiverDogs as their manager
before the 2012 season and became a roving defensive instructor  in  the
Yankees' organization after the 2012 season; and

  WHEREAS,  After the 2017 season, the Yankees promoted Carlos Mendoza
to their major league coaching staff as an infield  coach;  on  November
11, 2019, he was named the bench coach of the Yankees; and

  WHEREAS,  On November 13, 2023, Carlos Mendoza was named the manager
of the New York Mets, signing a three-year contract with a  club  option
for a fourth year; and

  WHEREAS,  On  September  30, 2024, the Mets clinched a playoff spot,
making Carlos Mendoza the first in Mets history to make  the  postseason
in his first season, as a rookie manager; and

  WHEREAS,   Under  the  able  leadership  of  Carlos  Mendoza,  after
defeating the  Milwaukee  Brewers  in  the  Wild  Card  Series  and  the
Philadelphia  Phillies in the Division Series, the Mets ended their 2024
season after a 10-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in  Game  6  of  the
National League Championship Series; and

  WHEREAS,  On  November 11, 2024, Carlos Mendoza was named a finalist
for National League Manager of the Year for his successful turnaround of
the Mets; and


  WHEREAS,   The  auspicious  occasion  of  his  extraordinary  rookie
managerial season provides a unique  opportunity  for  this  Legislative
Body to honor Carlos Enrique Mendoza for his accomplishments which are a
tribute to his skill, dedication and commitment; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carlos Enrique Mendoza upon the occasion  of  becoming  the  first
Rookie  Manager  in  New York Mets history to make it to the postseason;
and be itfurther

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Carlos Enrique Mendoza.