Honor Gail Solby’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 4399 BY: Senator GOLDEN HONORING Gail Solby upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and recognize those dedicated professionals, who strive to enhance the quality of education for our students, and whose character, accomplishments and community contributions inspire all citizens of this great Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gail Solby upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge, to be recognized at its 1957 Prom Celebration on Friday, April 13, 2018, at Gargiulo's Restaurant, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the success of the Lutheran Elementary School (LES) of Bay Ridge is due in large part to the efforts of Gail Solby; and WHEREAS, Gail Solby enrolled her daughter, Jillian, in the Lutheran Elementary School's Nursery School in 1993, and her illustrious career with LES began when she volunteered as a "Lunch Mom" in 1995; and WHEREAS, A graduate of John Jay High School, Gail Solby went on to work as an assistant music teacher at LES before being hired as the Pre-Kindergarten assistant teacher in 1998; and WHEREAS, As a knowledgeable and highly skilled teacher, Gail Solby has improved the quality of education at the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge 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, A caring, competent and committed leader, Gail Solby's character and integrity are the hallmarks of her life and work as an educator, a community volunteer and as a person; and WHEREAS, The Bay Ridge community is indeed fortunate and blessed to have had such a dedicated and respected educator; her wisdom and contributions reached into every classroom, truly making a difference in the lives of those lucky enough to have worked with her; and WHEREAS, A significant contributor to education in New York State, Gail Solby has continually demonstrated an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; and WHEREAS, In completing her service as a Teacher, Gail Solby leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a legacy to the students of the Lutheran Elementary School and to the residents of the Bay Ridge community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Gail Solby upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Gail Solby.