Bill Text: NY J03237 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Senate Resolution 3237 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Christine Peer upon the occasion of her retirement after 34 years of distinguished service to East Meadow School District

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2020-07-22 - ADOPTED [J03237 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J03237-Introduced.html


Senate Resolution No. 3237

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

        CONGRATULATING Christine Peer upon the occasion of
        her  retirement  after  34  years  of  distinguished
        service to East Meadow Union Free 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,  The  result of many individual efforts, the excellence and
the success of East Meadow Union Free School District is  due  in  large
part to the efforts of Christine Peer; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud to congratulate
Christine Peer upon the occasion of her retirement  after  34  years  of
distinguished  service  to  East Meadow Union Free School District to be
celebrated on Friday, June 26, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, A caring, competent and committed leader, Christine  Peer's
character  and  integrity  are  the hallmarks of her life and work as an
educator, a community volunteer and as a person; and

  WHEREAS, Christine Peer began and  ended  her  illustrious  teaching
career,  which  traversed  more  than  three decades, in the East Meadow
Union Free School District where she held positions as a second,  third,
and fourth grade teacher at Bowling Green Elementary School; and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition,  she  was  a computer teacher and a teaching
assistant in the Learning Center for fourth, fifth  and  sixth  graders;
and

  WHEREAS, A true asset to her profession, Christine Peer inspired her
countless  students  to become lifelong readers and learners, and served
on many professional committees, designing both curriculum  and  student
assessments; and

  WHEREAS,  The  East Meadow community is indeed fortunate and blessed
to have had such a  dedicated  and  respected  educational  leader;  her
wisdom  and  contributions truly made 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,
Christine Peer 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  East  Meadow
Union  Free School District for the benefit of its faculty and students,
as well as for the entire community; and

  WHEREAS, In completing her service as an  educator,  Christine  Peer
leaves  behind  more  than  mere  bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a
legacy to the students of East Meadow Union Free School District and  to
the residents of its community; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Christine Peer upon the occasion of her retirement, 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 Christine Peer.