LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring sixth-grade teacher Andrea Frisenda upon
the occasion of her retirement from the Huntington School District

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 acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in 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
sixth-grade teacher Andrea Frisenda upon the occasion of her retirement
from the Huntington School District, to be celebrated Wednesday, June
10, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Frisenda was a 1970 graduate of the State University
College at Oneonta, New York; she received a Bachelor of Science degree
in Elementary Education and Psychology, and continued her education at
Hofstra University where she was granted a Master of Arts degree in
Education in 1974; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Andrea Frisenda has been a teacher in the Huntington
School District for the past 14 years; previously, she was a teacher in
the Uniondale Public School District from 1970-1982; she also spent some
time in the South Huntington School District as a substitute teacher;
and
WHEREAS, Andrea Frisenda's placements in the Huntington School
District were Southdown Elementary and Woodhull Intermediate School;
during this time, she was an incredibly dedicated educator to students
in the fifth and sixth grades, and has been the lead math teacher the
two past years for the sixth grade team; and
WHEREAS, Andrea Frisenda also spent the past ten years as the
co-teacher in a special education inclusion classroom setting; her
teaching style, structure and technique benefited both general education
students and special education students; each school year, she created a
caring classroom environment in which students felt compelled to take
academic risks and reach their full potential; she was a dedicated
professional who was there to meet the needs of all her students; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Andrea Frisenda 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, Andrea Frisenda has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Huntington School District, 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 out 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 sixth-grade teacher Andrea Frisenda upon the occasion of her
retirement from the Huntington School District, and for her significant
contributions to education in New York State and to 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 Andrea Frisenda.