Honor Local Educator Award Winner

Senate Resolution No. 2707 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Laurie Slawson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Lackawanna City Court WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 the State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Laurie Slawson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Lackawanna City Court; and WHEREAS, Laurie Slawson received this prestigious honor for her steadfast and unremitting commitment to the residents of Lackawanna, New York; and WHEREAS, Through classes held at Lackawanna City Hall in partnership with Erie Community College Pathways to Success Department, Maryvale Adult Education Division and Lackawanna City Court, Laurie Slawson has helped more than 50 students earn their high-school equivalency diploma and their dignity; and WHEREAS, In 1996, this vital collaboration was formed by Lackawanna City Court Chief Judge Frederic J. Marrano and Erie County Community College Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs, Richard C. Washousky, to allow more accessible education opportunities to individuals involved in the court system; and WHEREAS, The Lackawanna program has the highest success rate of all 8th Judicial Courts in both Erie and Niagara counties; and WHEREAS, Educators like Laurie Slawson provide a tremendous service to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their future years; and WHEREAS, Laurie Slawson has clearly had an enduring impact on the students of the Lackawanna program and the community at large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for many impressive years of dedication to others; and WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of education by providing their skills and talents to our community education programs; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Laurie Slawson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the Educator of the Year Award by the Lackawanna City Court; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Laurie Slawson.