Assembly Resolution No. 478

BY: M. of A. Jones

        HONORING  Danielle  McAfee  upon the completion of
        her term as President of the Association  of  School
        Business Officials, New York

  WHEREAS,  Individuals  who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

  WHEREAS, Danielle McAfee has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and

  WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly  proud  to  honor  Danielle
McAfee  upon  the completion of her term as President of the Association
of School  Business  Officials,  New  York,  to  be  celebrated  at  its
Education  Summit  and  Expo  on June 2-5, 2019, at the Saratoga Hilton,
Saratoga Springs, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Danielle McAfee has been the School Business  Administrator
of  the  Saranac Central School District for the past 10 years, prior to
which, she spent 12 years at the Chazy Central Rural School District  as
its Business Manager; and

  WHEREAS,  A  member  of the Association of School Business Officials
(ASBO) New York Board of Directors for  the  past  six  years,  Danielle
McAfee currently serves as Board President; and

  WHEREAS,  In  this capacity, Danielle McAfee serves and supports the
goals of the organization and the membership of ASBO;  furthermore,  she
steadfastly  promotes  the  important  role  business  officials provide
school districts and meets the needs of  all  members  for  professional
development; and

  WHEREAS,  During her term as President, membership increased by over
5% and attendance at the Association's two conferences reached  historic
highs; and

  WHEREAS,  Before  being elected to the Board, Danielle McAfee served
as the Chair of the Membership Committee and has been an  active  member
for  the  past  14 years; she is also an active member of the Adirondack
Chapter of ASBO, serving as its Secretary for two  years  and  President
for 10 years; and

  WHEREAS,  Danielle  McAfee  has  worked tirelessly to keep the local
chapter  active  and  informed  by   offering   important   professional
development to new and experienced business officials; and

  WHEREAS, In addition to her work with ASBO New York, Danielle McAfee
is a member of the Board of Directors for NYBEST; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout  the  entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Danielle McAfee has  stood  constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and


  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  impressive  dedication  shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Danielle McAfee has displayed
throughout her life; and

  WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this  Legislative  Body
to  honor  and  support  those  individuals  who  have  displayed  their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the  intent
of  this  Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Danielle McAfee, that future generations may  know  and  appreciate  her
admirable  character,  her  many  benevolent  deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
honor  Danielle  McAfee  upon the completion of her term as President of
the Association of School  Business  Officials,  New  York;  and  be  it
further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Danielle McAfee.