Honor Retiring Educator Fallon

Senate Resolution No. 3993 BY: Senator GRIFFO COMMENDING Patricia Fallon upon the occasion of her retirement after 28 distinguished years as an educator with the Camden Central School District 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 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 Patricia Fallon upon the occasion of her retirement after 28 distinguished years as an educator with the Camden Central School District; and WHEREAS, Patricia Fallon earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary English from SUNY Oswego; she furthered her education by obtaining her Master's degree in Elementary Education from Russell Sage College, and both her Master's degree and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Administration from SUNY Albany; and WHEREAS, Throughout her distinguished education career, Patricia Fallon has served in numerous capacities including pre-Kindergarten Coordinator, Summer School Administrator, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, and Principal of Annsville Elementary School, the position from which she has officially retired; and WHEREAS, Devoted to her profession, Patricia Fallon held the position of President of Camden Administrator Association, and Chair of Shared Decision Making Committee; she also enjoyed sharing her vast knowledge and experience with other administrators and teachers; and WHEREAS, For her steadfast and unremitting commitment to education, Patricia Fallon was named the Madison-Oneida School Library Administrator of the Year; and WHEREAS, Educators like Patricia Fallon 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, Patricia Fallon has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth of Camden Central School District, as well as on the community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impressive dedication to others; 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 Patricia Fallon upon the occasion of her retirement after 28 distinguished years as an educator with the Camden Central School District, and to wish her continued success in all of her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Patricia Fallon.