LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lorette Adams upon the occasion of her
retirement from the Clarkstown Board of Education

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
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
Lorette Adams upon the occasion of her retirement from the Clarkstown
Board of Education on Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at the Nyack Seaport; and
WHEREAS, Current president of the Rockland County School Board,
Lorette Adams is the former PTA President for Strawtown Elementary
School; she is the treasurer of the West Nyack Library; and
WHEREAS, A past president and trustee of the West Nyack Library,
Lorette Adams is the chairperson of the Clarkstown Committee Task Force;
and
WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the
success in the Clarkstown School District are due in large part to the
efforts of Lorette Adams, who has continually demonstrated an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for
the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered there
for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire
community; and
WHEREAS, Individuals like Lorette Adams provide a tremendous service
to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young
people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; and
WHEREAS, Lorette Adams has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
in the Clarkstown School District, as well as on the community-at-large,
and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impressive dedi-
cation to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those 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 Lorette Adams upon the occasion of her retirement from the Clarks-
town Board of Education; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Lorette Adams.