Bill Text: NY K00436 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

New York Assembly Resolution 436 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Congratulating Carol A. Pilla upon the occasion of her retirement after 56 years of dedicated service to the Clarkstown Central School District

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-06-09 - adopted [K00436 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-K00436-Introduced.html


Assembly Resolution No. 436

BY: M. of A. Zebrowski

        CONGRATULATING Carol A. Pilla upon the occasion of
        her  retirement  after 56 years of dedicated service
        to the Clarkstown Central School District

  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 Carol
A.   Pilla upon the  occasion  of  her  retirement  after  56  years  of
dedicated service to the Clarkstown Central School District; and

  WHEREAS,  In  1965,  Carol  A. Pilla began her illustrious career in
education; she was a teacher for 27 years at Bardonia Elementary  School
within  the  Clarkstown Central School District; in 1992, she became the
Principal at Clarkstown's Laurel Plains Elementary School, the  esteemed
position  from  which she will retire in June of 2021, after 25 years of
distinguished service; and

  WHEREAS, Carol A. Pilla  served  the  Laurel  Plains  community  for
almost  three  decades; during that time, she was a fervent advocate for
all students ensuring maximum opportunities for  students  with  special
needs, always believing all children can learn; and

  WHEREAS, As Principal, Carol A. Pilla encouraged everyone to be "The
Best You Can Be", a phrase later adopted as the school motto; and

  WHEREAS,  Under  her  strong  leadership,  Laurel  Plains Elementary
School became  a  nationally  ranked  building,  earning  accolades  and
recognition; and

  WHEREAS,  Carol  A. Pilla also served as President of the Clarkstown
Administrators Association for  25  years,  sharing  her  knowledge  and
expertise with her colleagues; and

  WHEREAS, This distinguished educator has continually demonstrated an
impressive  dedication,  an  unparalleled  devotion  and  an unremitting
enthusiasm for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities
offered at Laurel Plains  Elementary  School  for  the  benefit  of  its
faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; and

  WHEREAS,  The  result of many individual efforts, the excellence and
the success of Laurel Plains Elementary School is due in  large  to  the
efforts of Carol A. Pilla; and

  WHEREAS,  The  impact  Carol  A.  Pilla  has  had  on this community
including parents, staff, and students simply cannot  be  measured;  her
legacy will continue for generations to come; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Carol A. Pilla upon the occasion of her retirement after 56
years of dedicated service to the Clarkstown  Central  School  District,
and to wish her well in all her future endeavors; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Carol A. Pilla.