LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Phillip Zorda upon the occasion of his
retirement as President of the Roxbury Central School District Board of
Education

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of the State of New York who have
contributed significantly to the pursuit of excellence in the education
of the youth of the Empire State; and
WHEREAS, The American public school system is a treasured institution;
those who work to improve our schools and ensure that all children have
access to quality educational programs merit the highest commendation of
this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Phillip Zorda upon his retirement from the Roxbury Central School
District Board of Education after 12 years of distinguished service as
President of the Board; and
WHEREAS, He will be honored at a Recognition Ceremony to be hosted by
the Roxbury Central School District and Board of Education in the high
school library on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 prior to the monthly Board of
Education meeting; and
WHEREAS, Phillip Zorda has been a valued and involved member of the
Roxbury Central School District Board of Education; he has worked to
raise the level of offerings at Roxbury Central School and to ensure
that the district and staff have the tools needed to provide a quality
education for the students of the district; and
WHEREAS, Phillip Zorda has shown a deep and continuing concern for
children and well deserves the admiration, esteem, and affection he has
earned from his colleagues and the community he has served so well; and
WHEREAS, In completing his service as President of the Roxbury Central
School District Board of Education, Phillip Zorda leaves more than
bricks and mortar, he leaves a legacy of service, commitment, and
professionalism to the Board, parents, teachers, and staff of the
district and the communities it serves, and to future generations of its
students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to pay
tribute to Phillip Zorda for his many years of distinguished service as
President of the Roxbury Central School District Board of Education upon
the occasion of his retirement from the Board, noting with appreciation,
the significance of his service and contribution; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Phillip Zorda.