LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Anne Pindar on the occasion of her
retirement from Roxbury Central School after many 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 Anne
Pindar upon the occasion of her retirement after many years as an educa-
tor, 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 LTA Anne
Pindar; and
WHEREAS, A 1945 graduate of SUNY Potsdam, Anne Pindar began her teach-
ing career at Grand Gorge Central School, where she worked for two years
as the 3rd grade teacher and then stopped working for a while after she
was married; and
WHEREAS, Later, she was a substitute teacher in the Grand Gorge,
Gilboa-Conesville, Stamford and Roxbury Central School Districts, often
serving as a long-term substitute teacher; 18 years ago she began work-
ing as an LTA in Roxbury Central School's Special Education Department;
and
WHEREAS, Anne Pindar 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 an educator, Anne Pindar leaves
behind more than bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a legacy to the
residents of the Roxbury Central School community and to future gener-
ations 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
Anne Pindar, whose dedication and achievements have been instrumental 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 Anne Pindar 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 Anne Pindar.