LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Donald L. Bowden upon the occasion
of his retirement from the Canajoharie School District

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of its esteemed
public servants; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Donald L. Bowden will be honored during a reception to be
held at the Arkell Museum and Art Gallery on June 19, 2009, upon his
well-deserved retirement as Principal of Canajoharie High School; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from
Marist College, a Master of Science degree in English Education and a
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Educational Administration from the
State University of New York at New Paltz, and a Doctor of Education
degree from Nova Southeastern University; and
WHEREAS, He began his distinguished career in education at Hyde Park
Central School, where he served in several positions including English
teacher, English Department chair, and Humanities Director; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden came to Canajoharie High School as Principal in
1988, and has announced his retirement from this position; and
WHEREAS, Under his leadership, a 1928 high school facility was reno-
vated, a new facility was constructed, funding was acquired for provid-
ing advanced technology, music and fine arts programs have received
national recognition, and several extraordinary new programs were devel-
oped; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden has contributed his time to the Arkell Museum, the
Fulton-Montgomery Community College Foundation, the Van Alstyne Home-
stead Society, El Centro Civico, the Association for Supervision and
Curriculum Development, Phi Delta Kappa, the National Association of
Secondary School Principals, the Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery County Prin-
cipals' Leadership Committee, and the Canajoharie PTA; and
WHEREAS, He has been published in the SAANYS Journal and the CASDA
Newsletter, and has made presentations at the National Council of Teach-
ers of English Conference and to the National Association of Secondary
School Principals; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden has been honored by the School Administrators
Association of New York State and as national Principal of the Year by
Time Warner Cable; and
WHEREAS, Upon his retirement, he plans on continuing to contribute to
education through International School Service, where he will serve as
Assistant Administrator for the Academic Bridge Program in Qatar; and
WHEREAS, His loving wife, Linda, will make the move to Qatar with him;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Bowden has been a tremendous asset to the Canajoharie
Central School District and a wonderful inspiration to his students and
colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Donald L. Bowden upon his well-deserved retirement from the
Canajoharie Central School District and to wish him well on his future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Donald L. Bowden.