LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Carol Folkl upon the occasion of receiv-
ing the 2009 Award for Excellence in School Nursing by the New York
State Association of School Nurses

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 growth of education in the great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Carol Folkl upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Award for Excellence
in School Nursing from the New York State Association of School Nurses
on May 6, 2009, School Nurse Day; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional role model for school nursing, Carol Folkl has
clearly had an enduring impact on the youth at Raymond C. Cramer Elemen-
tary School in the Orange-Ulster BOCES and accordingly merits recogni-
tion and applause for her caring concern, compassion and commitment to
the students; and
WHEREAS, School nurses are crucial to the academic success of chil-
dren; the role of the school nurse is to act as a liaison regarding
health issues between the school and parents; and
WHEREAS, These dedicated individuals work day after day to nurture the
sense of community within our public schools; they play an integral part
in preparing our young people for their futures; 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;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Carol Folkl and to wish her continued
success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Carol Folkl upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Award for
Excellence in School Nursing from the New York State Association of
School Nurses; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Carol Folkl.