Bill Text: NY J00758 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Peter E. Carter upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Catherine McAuley Spirit of Mercy Award on May 9, 2023

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-04-25 - ADOPTED [J00758 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00758-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 758

BY: Senator PARKER

        HONORING  Peter E. Carter upon the occasion of his
        designation as recipient of  the  Catherine  McAuley
        Spirit of Mercy Award on May 9, 2023

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of
and  publicly  acknowledge  individuals  of  remarkable  integrity   and
character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this
great State; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Peter E. Carter upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Catherine McAuley Spirit of Mercy Award, to be celebrated at Cristo  Rey
Brooklyn High School's Annual Gala on Tuesday, May 9, 2023; and

  WHEREAS, Growing up in Brooklyn, Peter E. Carter attended Regis High
School  and  Fordham  University  in  New  York,  and then furthered his
education by earning a graduate degree in Education Administration  from
Hofstra University; and

  WHEREAS,  Upon  completion of his education, Peter E. Carter's first
teaching positions were at Nazareth Regional High  School  and  Brooklyn
Preparatory School, where he taught Latin, Greek, and English; and

  WHEREAS,  During  the seventies and eighties, Peter E. Carter served
as a building principal in Delaware and New Jersey; and

  WHEREAS,  Peter  E.  Carter's  career  shifted  to  central   office
positions in 1987, when his efforts towards the curriculum of Irvington,
New  Jersey  led  to  an increase in student performance on standardized
state tests; he  subsequently  assumed  the  position  as  Essex  County
Superintendent  of  Schools,  including the takeover of the Newark Pubic
Schools by the State Board and  Commissioner  of  Education  during  his
tenure; and

  WHEREAS,   In  1995,  Peter  E.  Carter  returned  to  Irvington  as
Superintendent;  from  1999  to   2000,   he   served   as   the   first
African-American  President  of the New Jersey Council of Education, the
oldest professional educational organization in New Jersey; and

  WHEREAS,  Completing  an  impressive   career   in   education   and
administration,  Peter  E.  Carter retired in 2004, as Superintendent of
Schools in Ringwood, New Jersey; and

  WHEREAS,  Within  every  community,  there   are   inevitably   some
individuals  who,  by  virtue  of  their energy, vision, and dedication,
command the greatest respect among their  friends  and  colleagues,  and
within  the  community at large; Peter E. Carter is one such individual;
and

  WHEREAS, The Brooklyn community is indeed fortunate and  blessed  to
have  such  a dedicated and respected educational leader; his wisdom and

contributions reach into every classroom, truly making a  difference  in
the lives of those lucky enough to work with him; and

  WHEREAS,  A  significant contributor to education in New York State,
Peter E. Carter continually demonstrates an  impressive  dedication,  an
unparalleled  devotion  and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of
the  educational  programs  and  opportunities  offered  at  Cristo  Rey
Brooklyn  High  School  for  the benefit of its faculty and students, as
well as for the entire community; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Peter E. Carter upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the Catherine McAuley Spirit of Mercy Award on May 9, 2023; and be it
further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Peter E. Carter.