LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. upon the occa-
sion of his retirement as Superintendent of the Mahopac Central School
District

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superb caliber of its educational
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 J. Reidy, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement as Superinten-
dent of the Mahopac Central School District to be celebrated at a party
on Friday, June 26, 2009; and
WHEREAS, For more than 30 years, Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. has dili-
gently served literally tens of thousands of students, parents, teach-
ers, staff and community members; but mere years of service do not begin
to measure his extraordinary contributions to education in New York
State; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. began his illustrious career in
1968, as a Fifth and Sixth Grade Teacher in the Worcester Public
Schools, Worcester, Massachusetts; since that time, he has effectively
served in various positions throughout the Northeast; and
WHEREAS, Prior to coming to the Mahopac Central School District, Dr.
Robert J. Reidy, Jr. served as the Superintendent of Horseheads Central
School District, Horseheads, New York; East Greenbush Central Schools,
East Greenbush, New York; School Administrative Unit 47, Peterborough,
New Hampshire; and Delaware Valley School District and Delaware Valley
Area Vocational School, Milford, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Widely known and highly respected, Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr.
served as an adjunct professor for the Fordham University Leadership
Development Program and is presently an adjunct professor for the
College of Saint Rose Center for Integrated Teacher Education; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. has been published in
ON BOARD, PERSPECTIVES, THE COUNCIL JOURNAL, THE GRANITE STATE SCHOOL
LEADER, MONOGRAPH and the PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL MASTER JOURNAL; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. has been a
member of numerous professional organizations; currently, he is actively
involved with the Mentor Early Career Superintendents Program, Bank
Street College/Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES/New York State Council
of School Superintendents and is on the Advisory Board of the ESLA, Bank
Street College/Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES; moreover, he is a
member of the New York State Council of School Superintendents as well
as the American Association of School Administrators; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr.
has been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless
civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstint-
ingly; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. is a member of the Putnam County
Drug and Alcohol Task Force and Rotary International where he has served
as the International Service Chair and Director; he has been a member of
the Board of Directors for the Southern Tier Economic Group and the
Chemung Chamber of Commerce; he has also been on the Twin Tiers Coali-
tion for Learning Advisory Board, was the Co-Chair of the

Putnam/Westchester United Way Education Committee, as well as a United
Way Campaign Cabinet member; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing his great efforts, Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. has
been the recipient of many honors and accolades some of which include:
the Appreciation Award from the New York State Council of School Super-
intendents; the Putnam County Service Award from the Underage Drinking
Coalition Collaboration; and the Distinguished Service Award from Corn-
ing Community College; he has also been designated as a Paul Harris
Fellow by the Horseheads Rotary Club; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. earned his Bachelor of Science
degree, from Worcester State College, his Master of Arts degree from
Central Michigan University, and his Doctor of Philosophy degree from
the University of Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. 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, In completing his service as Superintendent, Dr. Robert J.
Reidy, Jr. leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; he leaves
behind a legacy to the residents of New York State and to future gener-
ations of its students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Robert J. Reidy, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement as
Superintendent of the Mahopac Central School District, 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 J. Reidy, Jr.