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This resolution commends The Ed. Foundation for hosting its Annual Spring Party and honors outstanding school principals in Port Washington.
Why it matters
Highlights the crucial role of educational foundations. By recognizing The Ed. Foundation, the resolution brings attention to how private, nonprofit support can supplement public school budgets, providing enhanced learning opportunities that might otherwise be unavailable.
Emphasizes the impact of school leadership. Honoring all seven Port Washington principals underlines the importance of strong, dedicated leadership in shaping school culture, supporting teachers, and improving student outcomes.
Showcases innovation in education. The resolution specifically notes unique programs funded by the foundation—ranging from arts to STEM—demonstrating how community-driven initiatives can foster a more diverse and enriched curriculum.
Encourages broader community engagement. By publicly recognizing the foundation, its board, and its supporters, the resolution could inspire greater volunteerism, donations, and civic involvement in educational causes across the state.
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Honor Local Education Leaders
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Senator · Senate District 7
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- Adopted
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Senate Resolution No. 4072 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING The Ed. Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Party, and paying tribute to this year's honorees on April 13, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize… Show allHide
Senate Resolution No. 4072 BY: Senator PHILLIPS COMMENDING The Ed. Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Party, and paying tribute to this year's honorees on April 13, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay tribute to those organizations and individuals who are committed to enhancing the quality of education in the State of New York, and which enable our schools to offer excellent educational programs in the most efficient manner; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend The Ed. Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Party, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees on Friday,
April 13, 2018, at the Harbor in Port Washington, New York; and WHEREAS, This year's honorees include all seven of the extraordinary Principals from Port Washington School District: Dr. Ira Pernick, Schreiber High School; Dr. Sheri Suzzan, Daly Elementary… Show allHide
April 13, 2018, at the Harbor in Port Washington, New York; and WHEREAS, This year's honorees include all seven of the extraordinary Principals from Port Washington School District: Dr. Ira Pernick, Schreiber High School; Dr. Sheri Suzzan, Daly Elementary School; Barbara Gebel, Guggenheim Elementary School; Bonni Cohen, Manorhaven Elementary School; Christopher Shields, Weber Middle School; Dr. Pia Ferrante, Salem Elementary School; and Dr. David Meoli, Sousa Elementary School; and WHEREAS, All of these outstanding educators have clearly had an enduring impact on the youth of their schools, as well as on the community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for their impressive dedication to others; and WHEREAS, The Ed. Foundation supports initiatives which are beyond the scope of the school budget, enhancing educational opportunities for all students in Port Washington; this vital organization supports various programs in each of the district's seven schools including an Alvin Ailey Dance Theater workshop for first graders at Salem School to an introduction to electronics and electrical engineering at Schreiber High School; and WHEREAS, Since its inception in 2001, The Ed. Foundation has awarded hundreds of grants in every school at every grade level and in every subject area; and WHEREAS, The success of The Ed. Foundation is in direct correlation to the efforts of its President Emerita Amy G. Bass, its Board of Directors, and its staff, whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the institution and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, With just cause and true purpose, this Legislative Body is pleased to recognize the significant contributions of The Ed. Foundation to Education in the State of New York; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individuals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend The Ed. Foundation upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Party, and to pay tribute to this year's honorees on April 13,
2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the aforementioned honorees, and Amy G. Bass, President Emerita, The Ed. Foundation.
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