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J770Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Barbara Clinton’s Retirement

Official title

“Congratulating Barbara Clinton upon the occasion of her retirement after 48 years of dedicated service to the New Paltz Central School District”

Sponsor Jen MetzgerSD-42
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution congratulates Barbara Clinton on her retirement after 48 years of service to the New Paltz Central School District.

Why it matters

  1. Highlights the profound impact a single educator can have on an entire school district’s culture, academic standards, and sense of community over nearly five decades. This resolution recognizes not just years served, but the transformation and stability provided by Barbara Clinton’s leadership.

  2. Emphasizes the importance of leadership continuity in public education,. as Clinton’s long tenure provided consistent vision and guidance, fostering a nurturing and respectful school environment that benefited both students and staff.

  3. Underscores the broader community value of dedicated public servants,. suggesting that the positive effects of her work extended beyond the school walls to the entire New Paltz community, shaping generations and strengthening local social fabric.

  4. Serves as a public example of honoring educational service,. reinforcing to current and future educators that their lifelong commitment and achievements can have lasting recognition and appreciation at the highest legislative levels.

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Honor Barbara Clinton’s Retirement

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Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jen Metzger

Senator · Senate District 42

Chair, Agriculture

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 770 BY: Senator METZGER CONGRATULATING Barbara Clinton upon the occasion of her retirement after 48 years of dedicated service to the New Paltz Central School District WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 770 BY: Senator METZGER CONGRATULATING Barbara Clinton upon the occasion of her retirement after 48 years of dedicated service to the New Paltz Central School District WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Barbara Clinton upon the occasion of her retirement after

years of dedicated service to the New Paltz Central School District;

and

WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and

the success of the New Paltz Central School District is due in large

part to the efforts of Barbara Clinton; and

WHEREAS, After a career which spanned nearly five decades, Barbara

Clinton will officially retire from the esteemed position of Principal

of New Paltz High School on July 5, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Barbara Clinton, New Paltz

High School strives to be a community of learners that emphasizes mutual

respect and responsibility in which everyone realizes their potential;

and

WHEREAS, As a knowledgeable and highly skilled principal, Barbara

Clinton has improved the quality of education at New Paltz High School

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, Barbara Clinton's

character and integrity are the hallmarks of her life and work as an

educational leader, a community volunteer and as a person; and

WHEREAS, The New Paltz community is indeed fortunate and blessed to

have had such a dedicated and respected educational leader; 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,

Barbara Clinton 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 New Paltz

Central School District for the benefit of its faculty and students, as

well as for the entire community; and

WHEREAS, In completing her service as Principal, Barbara Clinton

leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a

legacy to the students of New Paltz High School and to the residents of

the New Paltz community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to

congratulate Barbara Clinton upon the occasion of her retirement after

years of dedicated service to the New Paltz Central School District,

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 Barbara Clinton.

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