LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Janet Carey upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the Amazing Person Award from the Aquatics Section of the New York
State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Janet Carey upon the occasion of receiving the Amazing Person Award from
the Aquatics Section of the New York State Association for Health, Phys-
ical Education, Recreation and Dance; and
WHEREAS, An adjunct physical education professor at Sullivan County
Community College, Janet Carey was a physical education teacher for the
Fallsburg Central School District for more than 20 years and the athlet-
ic director for three years until her recent retirement; and
WHEREAS, The Empire State Games Scholastic Tennis Chairperson, Janet
Carey is an active member of the New York State Public High Schools
Athletic Association, where she serves on several committees, including
the Safety and Research Committee; and
WHEREAS, An active member of the community, Janet Carey is a patrol
leader for the National Ski Patrol, the swimming coordinator for the
Towns of Fallsburg and Neversink, serves on the Sullivan County Youth
Bureau and taught Red Cross courses for 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Janet Carey received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics
from SUNY Oswego and a graduate degree in coaching from SUNY New Paltz
and has teaching certifications in both mathematics and physical educa-
tion; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Janet Carey and to wish her continued
success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Janet Carey upon the occasion of receiving the Amazing Person
Award from the Aquatics Section of the New York State Association for
Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Janet Carey.