LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Stephen Pagano upon the occasion
of his retirement from Freeport High School, after 30 years of distin-
guished service

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 congratu-
late Stephen Pagano upon the occasion of his retirement from Freeport
High School, after 30 years of distinguished service; he will be honored
at a retirement dinner on June 15, 2009; and
WHEREAS, The longtime choral director at Freeport High School, Stephen
Pagano is a 30-year veteran of the Freeport School District; he began
teaching in 1978 after being a district music substitute for two years;
and
WHEREAS, An exemplary professional, Stephen Pagano teaches the mixed
Chorus and Select Chorale, and directs all aspects of the annual Free-
port High School musical; he also teaches chorale methods at the gradu-
ate level, moderates the Choral Roundtable Series, and is well known for
his master classes at local, state and regional conferences and
colleges; and
WHEREAS, The quintessential educational leader, Stephen Pagano has
been the recipient of a multitude of awards and certificates of recogni-
tion, acknowledging his efforts of in-depth magnitude, including being
named a Distinguished Teacher of 2009 by the Harvard Club of Long
Island, one of 10 Long Island teachers selected for this honor; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Stephen Pagano 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, Stephen Pagano has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth at Freeport High School, as well as on the community-at-large, and
accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedi-
cation 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
congratulate Stephen Pagano upon the occasion of his retirement from
Freeport High School and to wish him continued success in all of his
future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Stephen Pagano.