Honor Susan Rehm’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 4117 BY: Senator BONACIC CONGRATULATING Susan Rehm upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Tri-Valley 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 sense 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 congratulate Susan Rehm upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Tri-Valley Central School District; and WHEREAS, Susan Rehm began her illustrious career in education at Tri-Valley Central School District as an English teacher in 1984; after serving in that capacity for nine years, she took time off to raise her two daughters, Livvy and Katie; and WHEREAS, Susan Rehm returned to the classroom at Monticello Central School before once again serving as an English teacher at Tri-Valley from 2005 until her retirement in December of 2017; and WHEREAS, An extraordinary teacher and mentor, Susan Rehm also served as the advisor for the school newspaper and as the 7th and 8th Grade Team Leader; and WHEREAS, As a knowledgeable and highly skilled teacher, Susan Rehm has improved the quality of education at Tri-Valley Central School District by leading and supporting staff with enthusiasm, cultivating a positive and stimulating school environment for her students, and creating a greater sense of community; and WHEREAS, Educators like Susan Rehm 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, Susan Rehm has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth of the Tri-Valley 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, Throughout her career, Susan Rehm brought an uncompromising standard of excellence to her work and a warm sense of caring and concern to every young person she educated; and WHEREAS, The future success of our State and Nation is dependent upon individuals such as Susan Rehm, who have dedicated their lives as educators, nurturing our most precious resource, our youth; and WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts of those individuals who have worked 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 congratulate Susan Rehm upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Tri-Valley Central School District; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Susan Rehm.