Honor James Kaden’s Retirement

2017 WHEREAS, It is the custom 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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend James Kaden upon the occasion of his retirement after 25 years of distinguished service to the South Huntington School District to be celebrated at a Dinner Party held in his honor on Tuesday, June 20,

2017, at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, New York; and WHEREAS, For the past 25 years, James Kaden has rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service as a member of the Board of Education of the South Huntington School District; and WHEREAS, As a vital participant of the Board of Education, James Kaden has been part of a team which has diligently worked to provide quality services to all students in the District, and has strived to empower all children to maximize their potential by teaching them the necessary academic skills, enabling them to develop the positive social and moral skills necessary to become contributing members of society, and providing them with a safe and secure environment where everyone is treated with respect; and WHEREAS, During his tenure as a Board Member, James Kaden served with loyalty, honor, and distinction, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues; and WHEREAS, Community leaders like James Kaden provide a tremendous service to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their future years; and WHEREAS, This remarkable man has clearly had an enduring impact on the community, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedication to others; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend James Kaden upon the occasion of his retirement after 25 years of distinguished service to the South Huntington School District on June