2009-J1575
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Robert Schultz upon the occasion of
his retirement as the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and
Instruction in the Farmingdale School District, after 39 years of dedi-
cated service in education
WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Robert Schultz upon the occasion of his retirement as the Assistant
Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the Farmingdale School
District, after 39 years of dedicated service in education; and
WHEREAS, The Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
in the Farmingdale School District for the past 13 years, Dr. Robert
Schultz previously served as the first principal of the elementary
summer school and the first middle school principal; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robert Schultz began his career with the Farmingdale
School District in 1970, when he was hired as an eighth grade school
teacher; several years later, he was appointed to the position of junior
high school assistant principal; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Dr. Robert Schultz provide a tremendous
service to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of
young people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in
their future years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robert Schultz has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Farmingdale School District, as well as on the community-
at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his
impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Robert Schultz upon the occasion of his retirement as the
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction in the Farming-
dale School District, after 39 years of dedicated service in education,
and for his significant contributions to education in New York State;
and to wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Robert Schultz.