LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Irene Binder upon the occasion of
receiving the Outstanding Counselor of the Year Award from the Suffolk
Association for Continuing Community Education on June 1, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of distinguished purpose whose
purposeful lives and distinguished careers have been committed to the
pursuit of excellence in the education of the citizens of this 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
Irene Binder upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Counselor of
the Year Award from the Suffolk Association for Continuing Community
Education at its Awards Dinner to be held on Monday, June 1, 2009, at
the Watermill Restaurant in Smithtown, New York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Irene Binder has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and dili-
gent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and profes-
sion and consequently has been designated for this most prestigious
honor; and
WHEREAS, For over 15 years, Irene Binder has been an invaluable member
of the Western Suffolk BOCES community; as a counselor at the adult
Career Center, she has served its students, staff and community with
warmth, empathy, astuteness and professionalism; and
WHEREAS, Irene Binder's commitment to the students of Wilson Tech has
made her a favorite with the diverse populations who enter her office;
her unique contribution to the agency is most visible between the vital
association that has been formed between Wilson Tech and VESID; and
WHEREAS, As a liaison, Irene Binder has fostered the relationship
between these two groups by improving communication with the VESID staff
and by promoting a supportive environment at Wilson Tech to increase the
probability of success for the VESID referrals; and
WHEREAS, Irene Binder's effectiveness as a vocational counselor and
student advocate, however, is certainly not limited to this specialized
population; literacy students and career and technical education
students alike are treated with understanding and respect and are
encouraged and supported as they strive to achieve their goals; and
WHEREAS, Her gregariousness and compassion put students and colleagues
at ease and it is her openness and commitment to service that have
helped increase awareness of and support for adult programs within West-
ern Suffolk BOCES, as well as in the community at large; she has truly
been an exceptional leader in fostering unity and cooperation among the
individuals, groups and institutions that focus on adult community
continuing education; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career thus far, Irene Binder has brought an
uncompromising standard of excellence to her work and a warm sense of
caring and concern to every person she encounters; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in deliberations to honor
Irene Binder upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Counselor of
the Year Award from the Suffolk Association for Continuing Community
Education on June 1, 2009; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Irene Binder.