Bill Text: NY K00240 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Congratulating Superintendent Anthony Day upon the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of dedicated service throughout Western New York

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-04 - adopted [K00240 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00240-Introduced.html

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Assembly Resolution No. 240

BY: M. of A. McMahon

        CONGRATULATING Superintendent Anthony Day upon the
        occasion   of  his  retirement  after  34  years  of
        dedicated  service  as   a   teacher,   coach,   and
        administrator throughout Western New York

  WHEREAS, It is the sense 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,  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,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud to congratulate
Superintendent Anthony Day upon the occasion  of  his  retirement  after
more  than  34  years  of  dedicated  service  as  a teacher, coach, and
administrator throughout Western  New  York,  21  years  at  Sweet  Home
Central  School  District  serving  all  two  decades  in Administrative
positions; and

  WHEREAS, The future success of our State  and  Nation  is  dependent
upon  individuals such as Anthony Day, who have dedicated their lives as
educators, nurturing our most precious resource, our youth; and

  WHEREAS, Since the late 1980s, Anthony Day played a pivotal role  in
the  education  of  countless students in the communities of Amherst and
Tonawanda, New York; and

  WHEREAS, Anthony Day began his illustrious career in education as  a
social studies teacher at Niagara Wheatfield High School from 1988 until
1996,  when he became the Assistant Principal of Sweet Home High School;
and

  WHEREAS, In 1998, Anthony Day was appointed as Principal  of  Edward
Town  Middle  School;  he  went on to become Assistant Superintendent in
2002, before beginning his role as Superintendent of Sweet Home  Schools
in July of 2010, the esteemed position from which he will retire; and

  WHEREAS,  In  this capacity, Anthony Day has improved the quality of
education  at  Sweet  Home  Central  School  District  by  leading   and
supporting staff with enthusiasm, cultivating a positive and stimulating
school  environment  for  his  students, and creating a greater sense of
community; and

  WHEREAS, As  a  regional  leader  in  placing  technology  into  his
students'  hands,  he  instituted  literacy workshops as a new model for
elementary school  literacy  education;  he  was  also  instrumental  in
bringing  best  practices to teachers with in-house coaching support and
in the opening of Ready Academy to  offer  extra  support  for  at  risk
students; and

  WHEREAS,  Throughout his career, Anthony Day has demonstrated a true
passion for making a difference in the lives of children, inspiring them
to expand their horizons, and be successful in the classroom; and

  WHEREAS,  The  Erie County community is indeed fortunate and blessed
to have had such a  dedicated  and  respected  educational  leader;  his
wisdom  and  contributions  reached into every classroom, truly making a
difference in the lives of those lucky enough to have worked  with  him;
and

  WHEREAS,  A  significant contributor to education in New York State,
Anthony Day 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  Sweet  Home
Central  School District for the benefit of its faculty and students, as
well as for the entire community; and

  WHEREAS, In completing his service as  Superintendent,  Anthony  Day
leaves  behind  more  than  mere  bricks  and mortar; he leaves behind a
legacy to the students of the Sweet Home Central School District and  to
the residents of the community; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate  Superintendent  Anthony  Day  upon  the  occasion  of  his
retirement,  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 Superintendent Anthony Day.