LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mary Sweeney upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Outstanding Professional Award by the
Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers

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 Mary
Sweeney of the Meadowbrook Alternative Program upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Outstanding Professional Award by the
Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers, to be celebrated at its 27th
Annual Awards Dinner Dance Program at the Woodbury Country Club on
Thursday, June 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Mary Sweeney 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, Mary Sweeney has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of the Meadowbrook Alternative Program, as well as on the community-at-
large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impres-
sive 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 Mary Sweeney upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Outstanding Professional Award by the Bellmore-Merrick United
Secondary Teachers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mary Sweeney.