LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Irene Halpin, Ph.D. upon the occasion of
her retirement as Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Adminis-
tration for the Bellmore-Merrick Central School District

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Irene Halpin,
Ph.D. upon the occasion of her retirement as Assistant Superintendent
for Personnel and Administration for the Bellmore-Merrick Central School
District to be celebrated on Wednesday, June 3, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Since 2000, Dr. Irene Halpin has served the Bellmore-Merrick
Central School District with intelligence and caring dedication, contin-
uously striving to effectively fulfill the duties of her position; and
WHEREAS, Sincerely loved and greatly respected by all those with whom
she worked, Dr. Irene Halpin will be remembered for her honesty, integ-
rity, keen sense of duty and ability to show a unique grasp of human
problems in her official acts; 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Irene Halpin, and to wish her continued success in all her
future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Irene Halpin.