HOUSE RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING RHODE ISLAND NATIVE JOSEPH MAZZULLA, HEAD COACH OF THE BOSTON CELTICS, ON BEING NAMED THE 2025-2026 NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION COACH OF THE YEAR

This bill is a House Resolution from Rhode Island that congratulates Joseph Mazzulla, the head coach of the Boston Celtics, on being named the 2025-2026 NBA Coach of the Year. The resolution highlights his achievements, including leading the team to a strong record and playoff success despite an injury to star player Jayson Tatum, as well as his development of other team members. It also notes Mazzulla's background as a native of Rhode Island and his history of leadership in basketball. The resolution directs the Secretary of State to send a certified copy to Mazzulla as an official acknowledgment of his award.