Honor Mike Carter Award

Senate Resolution No. 2727 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING Mike Carter upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the New York State Lifetime Service Award by the Grand Island Parent Teacher Association 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 practice 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 great 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 Mike Carter upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the New York State Lifetime Service Award by the Grand Island Parent Teacher Association, celebrated at the Grand Island Class Day Festivities on Friday, May 26, 2017; and WHEREAS, Each year, the Grand Island Parent Teacher Association (PTA) nominates one or two people not only from the school, but the community; a unit, council or region may award an honorary life membership to an individual as recognition of distinguished service to its children and youth; and WHEREAS, Mike Carter, the Grand Island High School Assistant Principal, has continuously demonstrated an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the education programs and opportunities offered at his school; and WHEREAS, Mike Carter has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth of Grand Island High School, as well as on the community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedication to others; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to now record its recognition and appreciation in honoring an outstanding educational leader, whose dedication and achievements have been instrumental in developing character and academic excellence in his students; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Mike Carter upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the New York State Lifetime Service Award by the Grand Island Parent Teacher Association; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Mike Carter.