LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Brian D. Monahan upon the occasion of
his retirement on July 31, 2009, after many years of distinguished
service as an educator

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
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the
success of the North Rockland Central School District are due in large
part to the efforts of its retiring Superintendent of Schools, Brian D.
Monahan; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Brian D. Monahan upon the occasion of his retirement on July 31, 2009,
after many years of distinguished service as an educator; this auspi-
cious occasion will be celebrated on Thursday, June 11, 2009, at The
Clubhouse at Patriot Hills in Stony Point, New York; and
WHEREAS, Superintendent of Schools, Brian D. Monahan, has rendered 14
years of dedicated and unselfish service to the North Rockland Central
School District from 1995 through 2009, and has served for many years in
the field of education in New York State; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Superintendent of Schools of the North
Rockland Central School District, Brian D. Monahan served as the Chief
Executive Officer of a district with 8,000 students and 1,300 employees;
prior to becoming Superintendent, his titles included Deputy Superinten-
dent, Assistant Superintendent for Administration and Director of Infor-
mation Systems; and
WHEREAS, Previously, from 1985 to 1995, Brian D. Monahan was the Asso-
ciate Vice President for Academic Affairs/Vice Provost at Iona College
in New Rochelle, New York; he was also an Associate Professor of Comput-
er Science and Education at the College; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Brian D. Monahan held various positions as a
teacher and administrator in the Yonkers, New York, public school
system; and
WHEREAS, Brian D. Monahan received his Ph.D. in Curriculum and Teach-
ing with a specialization in language and literacy from Fordham Univer-
sity in 1982; he holds an M.S. in Computer Science from Pace University;
an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Teachers College, Columbia Univer-
sity; and an M.S. in Education from Iona College; he graduated from the
State University of New York at Albany in 1970 with a B.A. in English;
and
WHEREAS, Among the various professional organizations and offices held
by Brian D. Monahan are: Chapter President of Phi Delta Kappa (1990-93);
Association for Computing Machinery; National Council of Teachers of
English; and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, ASCD; and
WHEREAS, Brian D. Monahan has received numerous honors and awards,
including the Sharing the Mission Award from the Cabrini Nursing Home
(2002), Phi Delta Kappa Educator of the Year Award (1997), and the State
University of New York Distinguished Alumni Service Award (1997); he
also served as a Delegate to the Academic Assembly of The College Board;
and
WHEREAS, Contributing to the Dobbs Ferry community in myriad ways,
Brian D. Monahan served as Mayor from 1999 to 2005, and on the Board of
Education from 1996 to 1999; he was a Village Trustee from 1984 to 1996;
and

WHEREAS, Brian D. Monahan has continually demonstrated an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for
the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered in the
North Rockland Central School District for the benefit of its faculty
and students, as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In completing many years of service as an educator, Brian D.
Monahan leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; he leaves behind
a legacy to the entire North Rockland Central School District community
and to future generations of its students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Brian D. Monahan upon the occasion of his retirement on July 31,
2009, and for his significant contributions to education in New York
State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brian D. Monahan, 14 Deerfoot Lane, Dobbs Ferry, New York
10522.