Honor Lyn Derway's Service

Senate Resolution No. 1500 BY: Senator MARCHIONE COMMENDING outgoing President Lyn Derway upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Association of School Business Officials 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, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding educational leaders, whose edification and achievements have been instrumental in developing characters and academic excellence in the young people of New York State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend outgoing President Lyn Derway upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Association of School Business Officials to be celebrated at its Education Summit and Expo from June 4-7, 2017 in Lake Placid, New York; and WHEREAS, Lyn Derway currently serves as an Assistant Superintendent for Business at Brunswick Central School District in Rensselaer County, New York; previously she served in the same role at Plattsburgh City School District and Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District and was the Business Administrator at Lake George Central School District; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Plattsburgh State University as a returning adult, Lyn Derway received three degrees including a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration; and WHEREAS, As President of the Board of Directors for New York State Association of School Business Officials (NYSASBO), Lyn Derway rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and WHEREAS, Since 2006, Lyn Derway has been a dedicated member of NYSASBO; she serves on the Professional Development Committee, contributing to the planning of additional professional development opportunities for members; and WHEREAS, In addition, Lyn Derway serves as both a mentor and a liaison to the Capital Chapter; she was President of the Adirondack Chapter for five years and has been a webinar and workshop presenter for NYSASBO; she also has written several articles for The Reporter; and WHEREAS, In her capacity as President of NYSASBO, Lyn Derway served with loyalty, honor and distinction, and was governed by a keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems in her official acts; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend outgoing President Lyn Derway upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by the New York State Association of School Business Officials; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Lyn Derway.