LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Tonya Liberatore on the occasion of her
retirement from Roxbury Central School after 29 years of distinguished
service as an educator

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 practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and charac-
ter whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Tonya Liberatore upon the occasion of her retirement after 29 years as
an educator, an auspicious milestone which will be celebrated at a
Recognition Ceremony hosted by the Roxbury Central School District and
Board of Education in the high school library on Wednesday, June 10,
2009; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and
success of Roxbury Central School and the Roxbury Central School
District are due in large part to the efforts of retiring teacher Tonya
Liberatore; and
WHEREAS, Tonya Liberatore, herself a graduate of Roxbury Central
School and of SUNY New Paltz, has dedicated her entire career to teach-
ing students at Roxbury; she began her career in education as a Kinder-
garten aide, then became a substitute teacher and went on to teach
Kindergarten for 18 years before becoming a second grade teacher; and
WHEREAS, Tonya Liberatore has demonstrated an impressive dedication,
an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality
of the educational programs and opportunities offered by Roxbury Central
School District for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as
for the entire Roxbury community; and
WHEREAS, In completing her service as a teacher, Tonya Liberatore
leaves behind more than bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a legacy to
the residents of the Roxbury Central School community and to future
generations of its students; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
significant milestones in the careers of outstanding educators such as
Tonya Liberatore, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Tonya Liberatore upon the occasion of her retirement from Roxbury
Central School, to commend her for her significant contributions to
education in New York State, and to wish her well in her retirement; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Tonya Liberatore.