LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Grace J. Brindley, Ed.D. upon the occa-
sion of her retirement as Superintendent of the Miller Place 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
Grace J. Brindley, Ed.D. upon the occasion of her retirement as Super-
intendent of the Miller Place School District on Thursday, June 18,
2009; and
WHEREAS, Grace Brindley earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine
Arts and a Master of Arts degree in Liberal Studies from SUNY Stony
Brook; in addition, she received her Teacher Certification from Adelphi
University, a Certificate of Advanced Study, Education Administration
from Long Island University, C.W. Post, and a Doctor of Education Admin-
istration from Nova Southeastern University; and
WHEREAS, Grace Brindley began her career within the Miller Place
School District as an art teacher; in addition, she served in various
capacities, including: District Director of the Gifted and Talented
Education Program; High School Principal, Eastern Suffolk BOCES Regional
Summer High School; Assistant Principal and Principal of Andrew Muller
Primary School; Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and Personnel
and Superintendent of Schools, Miller Place School District; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of several awards and honors, Grace Brindley is
affiliated with the following: the American Association of School Admin-
istrators, Phi Delta Kappa, the National Association of Elementary
School Principals, the National Association of Secondary School Princi-
pals, the Long Island Association of Supervisors of School Personnel,
the National Association of Supervisors of School Personnel, and the
Association of Suffolk County Supervisors for Educational Technologies;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those distinguished 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
honor Grace J. Brindley, Ed.D. upon the occasion of her retirement as
the Superintendent of the Miller Place School District, for her signif-
icant 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 Grace J. Brindley, Ed.D.