Honor Kremer’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 1816 BY: Senator MAYER CONGRATULATING Timothy G. Kremer upon the occasion of his retirement after 21 years of dedicated service to the New York State School Boards Association WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to honor the life and accomplishments of individuals whose enduring commitment and dedication significantly enhance the quality of education in their community; and WHEREAS, The American public school system is a treasured institution; those individuals, such as Timothy G. Kremer, who work to improve our schools and ensure that all children have access to quality educational programs merit the highest commendation of this Legislative Body; and WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Timothy G. Kremer upon the occasion of his retirement after 21 years of dedicated service to the New York State School Boards Association; and WHEREAS, Timothy G. Kremer earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Kent State University; he furthered his education by obtaining his master's degree in public administration from Ohio State University, where he specialized in human resource administration and labor relations; and WHEREAS, Timothy G. Kremer began his long and distinguished career in education working for the Ohio School Boards Association; after nearly 20 years, he became the Executive Director of the NYSSBA in 1998, the position from which he will officially retire at the end of 2019; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Timothy G. Kremer, the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) is the statewide voice for the interests of public boards of education; this vital association serves more than 675 local school boards and boards of cooperative educational services (BOCES), which represent more than 5,200 members; and WHEREAS, As Executive Director, Timothy G. Kremer has led the Association's staff of 58 professionals in fulfilling its mission of providing advocacy, information, leadership development programs and customized consulting services for the state's school boards; and WHEREAS, In addition, Timothy G. Kremer is a frequent spokesman for NYSSBA to the membership, media, and other related organizations; and WHEREAS, Well-respected in his field, Timothy G. Kremer is a frequent speaker at various professional workshops and seminars which focus on association leadership, school board governance, executive recruitment and development, organizational change and public relations; and WHEREAS, Timothy G. Kremer has co-authored three handbooks, one on the school board presidency, a second on the school board/superintendent relationship, and a third regarding school district management team operations; he is also a regular contributor to many professional publications, including NYSSBA's own award winning newspaper, On Board; and WHEREAS, This remarkable man truly believes in the children of New York State; throughout his tenure, Timothy G. Kremer diligently worked to improve public education, allowing students to thrive and flourish, and provide them the tools and skills to become successful citizens; and WHEREAS, Timothy G. Kremer has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth of New York State, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedication to others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Timothy G. Kremer upon the occasion of his retirement after