LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Yvonne Cooper Knight upon the occasion
of her retirement after 38 years of service in the field of education

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
those individuals of outstanding character who enhance the quality of
education of the young people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Our public schools are sustained through the dedicated
efforts of devoted individuals such as Yvonne Cooper Knight, who are
committed to providing students a safe and productive environment in
which to learn; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Yvonne Coop-
er Knight upon the occasion of her retirement after 38 years of service
in the field of education, to be celebrated at Russo's on the Bay on
Tuesday, May 19, 2009, in Howard Beach, New York; and
WHEREAS, Yvonne Cooper Knight has continually demonstrated an impres-
sive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm
for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered in
New York City; and
WHEREAS, Yvonne Cooper Knight is a native of Moncks Corner, South
Carolina; she graduated eighth grade from the R.A. Ready Elementary
School, attended Berkeley Training High School and later graduated from
Berkeley High School where she was one of five to first integrate the
high school in her senior year; and
WHEREAS, Yvonne Cooper Knight earned her Bachelor of Science degree in
Music Education with a minor in Education from North Carolina A&T State
University; she received her Master's in Music Therapy from New York
University, and in addition, she earned a Master's degree in Supervision
and Administration from City College; and
WHEREAS, After college, Yvonne Cooper Knight was presented in concert
at her church in Brooklyn and sang with the Chancel choir and did some
solo work; she also sang with the Opera Ebony in its presentation of the
opera "Faust" and other performances in the New York area; and
WHEREAS, During her 30+ year career, Yvonne Cooper Knight worked with
children from Pre-K to Junior High School; she spent many of those years
as a music teacher, classroom teacher, staff developer, assistant prin-
cipal, and principal of PS 93, the William H. Prescott Elementary
School; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Yvonne Cooper Knight served as a recruiter and
counselor with the Department of Education for prospective teachers;
during her time in this position, she also became a trainer and field
supervisor for new recruiters; and
WHEREAS, With just cause and true purpose, this Legislative Body is
pleased to recognize the significant contributions of Yvonne Cooper
Knight to education in the State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Yvonne Cooper Knight upon the occasion of her retirement after
38 years of service in the field of education; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Yvonne Cooper Knight.