Honor Danielle McAfee's Service

Senate Resolution No. 1679 BY: Senator LITTLE HONORING Danielle McAfee upon the completion of her term as President of the Association of School Business Officials, New York WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and WHEREAS, Danielle McAfee has given not only of her time and energies but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently has been designated for special honor; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Danielle McAfee upon the completion of her term as President of the Association of School Business Officials, New York, to be celebrated at its Education Summit and Expo on June 2-5, 2019, at the Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Springs, New York; and WHEREAS, Danielle McAfee has been the School Business Administrator of the Saranac Central School District for the past 10 years, prior to which, she spent 12 years at the Chazy Central Rural School District as its Business Manager; and WHEREAS, A member of the Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) New York Board of Directors for the past six years, Danielle McAfee currently serves as Board President; and WHEREAS, In this capacity, Danielle McAfee serves and supports the goals of the organization and the membership of ASBO; furthermore, she steadfastly promotes the important role business officials provide school districts and meets the needs of all members for professional development; and WHEREAS, During her term as President, membership increased by over

5% and attendance at the Association's two conferences reached historic highs; and WHEREAS, Before being elected to the Board, Danielle McAfee served as the Chair of the Membership Committee and has been an active member for the past 14 years; she is also an active member of the Adirondack Chapter of ASBO, serving as its Secretary for two years and President for 10 years; and WHEREAS, Danielle McAfee has worked tirelessly to keep the local chapter active and informed by offering important professional development to new and experienced business officials; and WHEREAS, In addition to her work with ASBO New York, Danielle McAfee is a member of the Board of Directors for NYBEST; and WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a period of constructive involvement, Danielle McAfee has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individual for the benefit of others which Danielle McAfee has displayed throughout her life; and WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to Danielle McAfee, that future generations may know and appreciate her admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Danielle McAfee upon the completion of her term as President of the Association of School Business Officials, New York; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Danielle McAfee.