LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Candace Lobdell upon the occasion of
receiving the 2009 Greater Capital Region Principals' Center Principal
of the Year Award

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 pay tribute to
those individuals of outstanding character and remarkable integrity who
enhance the quality of education of 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.
Candace Lobdell upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Greater Capital
Region Principals' Center Principal of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, The Principal at Forts Ferry Elementary School in the North
Colonie School District for the past 10 years, Dr. Candace Lobdell is a
literacy leader who has lead the comprehensive and cohesive growth of
the reading program in the district; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Candace Lobdell has done this by developing teacher lead-
ers, assuring all new teachers are trained in the reading program, and
researching and purchasing appropriate assessment and student materials
to align curriculum in all seven elementary schools; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Candace Lobdell leads the district's Kinder-
garten Intervention Program and differentiated instruction initiative,
and is an integral voice in the curriculum-mapping endeavor; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Candace Lobdell is also currently leading faculty in
revising the elementary report cards with the same district level vision
and organization that are hallmarks of her leadership; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Dr. Candace Lobdell 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. Candace Lobdell has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth at Forts Ferry Elementary School, 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 Dr. Candace Lobdell upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Great-
er Capital Region Principals' Center Principal of the Year Award, and
wish her continued success in all of her future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Candace Lobdell.