Bill Text: NY J00770 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced
Bill Title: Congratulating Barbara Clinton upon the occasion of her retirement after 48 years of dedicated service to the New Paltz Central School District
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2019-03-26 - ADOPTED [J00770 Detail]
Download: New_York-2019-J00770-Introduced.html
Senate Resolution No. 770 BY: Senator METZGER CONGRATULATING Barbara Clinton upon the occasion of her retirement after 48 years of dedicated service to the New Paltz Central School District WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 congratulate Barbara Clinton upon the occasion of her retirement after 48 years of dedicated service to the New Paltz Central School District; and WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the success of the New Paltz Central School District is due in large part to the efforts of Barbara Clinton; and WHEREAS, After a career which spanned nearly five decades, Barbara Clinton will officially retire from the esteemed position of Principal of New Paltz High School on July 5, 2019; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Barbara Clinton, New Paltz High School strives to be a community of learners that emphasizes mutual respect and responsibility in which everyone realizes their potential; and WHEREAS, As a knowledgeable and highly skilled principal, Barbara Clinton has improved the quality of education at New Paltz High School by leading and supporting staff with enthusiasm, cultivating a positive and stimulating school environment for her students, and creating a greater sense of community; and WHEREAS, A caring, competent and committed leader, Barbara Clinton's character and integrity are the hallmarks of her life and work as an educational leader, a community volunteer and as a person; and WHEREAS, The New Paltz community is indeed fortunate and blessed to have had such a dedicated and respected educational leader; her wisdom and contributions reached into every classroom, truly making a difference in the lives of those lucky enough to have worked with her; and WHEREAS, A significant contributor to education in New York State, Barbara Clinton has continually demonstrated an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at the New Paltz Central School District for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; and WHEREAS, In completing her service as Principal, Barbara Clinton leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a legacy to the students of New Paltz High School and to the residents of the New Paltz community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Barbara Clinton upon the occasion of her retirement after 48 years of dedicated service to the New Paltz Central School District, and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Barbara Clinton.