Honor Retiring School Board Member

Senate Resolution No. 1571 BY: Senator LAVALLE COMMENDING outgoing board member Karen Kesnig upon the occasion of her retirement after 22 years of distinguished service to the Eastport-South Manor Board of Education WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the significant milestones in the distinguished careers of esteemed residents of this noble Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend outgoing board member Karen Kesnig upon the occasion of her retirement after 22 years of distinguished service to the Eastport-South Manor Board of Education to be celebrated Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at the Eastport-South Manor High School, Manorville, New York; and WHEREAS, For over two decades, Karen Kesnig rendered faithful, conscientious and valuable service to the Eastport-South Manor Community, earning the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; and WHEREAS, Karen Kesnig was first elected in 1997 and was immediately appointed President of the Eastport Elementary School Board, a position she held for three years; she continued as a trustee of Eastport Elementary, as well as the Eastport-South Manor Central High School District, which was created in February, 1998; and WHEREAS, When the Eastport-South Manor Central School District was formed in 2004, Karen Kesnig was elected as an original member; over the next 15 years, she held various esteemed positions; such as Vice President, President, and Trustee in the district; and WHEREAS, Karen Kesnig always made the students at Eastport-South Manor Central School District her number one priority; and WHEREAS, Her tireless dedication and foresight brought Eastport-South Manor Central School District through a successful merger, the building of a new junior-senior high school, a new elementary school, and the creation of the central school district; and WHEREAS, The academic offerings are both thorough and rigorous, giving all students the opportunity to succeed; the music and theatre departments are one of the most comprehensive in the area and the student athletic teams are some of the best in the county and State; and WHEREAS, In her capacity as a Board member, Karen Kesnig served with loyalty, honor and distinction, was governed by a keen sense of duty, and always showed a unique grasp of human problems in her official acts; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and sustained commitment, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend outgoing board member Karen Kesnig upon the occasion of her retirement after 22 years of distinguished service to Eastport-South Manor Board of Education, and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Karen Kesnig.