Bill Text: NY J00620 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Casey Barduhn upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 30 years of distinguished service as an educator

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-04-20 - ADOPTED [J00620 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J00620-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 620

BY: Senator MANNION

        CONGRATULATING  Casey Barduhn upon the occasion of
        his  retirement  after  more  than   30   years   of
        distinguished service as an educator

  WHEREAS,  New  York State's commitment to education is unparalleled;
its history and stature are secured by the superlative  caliber  of  its
educational professionals and the students they inspire; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
the  significant  milestones  in  the  distinguished  careers  of  those
outstanding  educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have
been instrumental in developing character and academic excellence in the
young people of New York State; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Casey
Barduhn upon the occasion of his retirement after more than 30 years  of
distinguished service as an educator; and

  WHEREAS,  After  earning  his  Bachelor  of  Arts  degree  in  Music
Education at Syracuse University, Casey Barduhn furthered his  education
by obtaining his master's degree in Elementary Education and Certificate
of Advanced Studies in Education Administration; and

  WHEREAS,  Casey  Barduhn  began  his  long  career in education as a
Kindergarten-eighth grade music teacher with  LaFayette  Central  School
District  in  1987,  and  five  years  later,  he  assumed  the title of
Assistant Principal; from 1993-2000,  he  was  the  Kindergarten-twelfth
grade Principal for Edmeston Central School District; and

  WHEREAS,  Casey  Barduhn  then  transitioned  into  his  role  as an
administrator as the Superintendent of Romulus Central School  District,
and  from  2005-2012,  he  served as the Superintendent of Mount Markham
Central  School  District;  in  January   of   2013,   he   became   the
Superintendent  at his alma mater, Westhill Central School District, the
position from which he will officially retire on June 30, 2021; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  his  superlative  career,  Casey  Barduhn  has
demonstrated  a  true  passion  for  making a difference in the lives of
children, inspiring them to expand their horizons, be successful in  the
classroom, and reach new heights in their future careers; and

  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  Casey  Barduhn  has  proven  himself to be a
dedicated educator and administrator who cares deeply for his  students,
faculty, staff and families who are part of the Warriors family; and

  WHEREAS,  It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals  who  have  worked  to  support  our  proud
tradition  of  public education by providing their skills and talents to
our schools; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
congratulate  Casey  Barduhn  upon  the occasion of his retirement after

more than 30 years of distinguished service as an educator, and to  wish
him continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Casey Barduhn.