LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Cal Parent upon the occasion of his
retirement after 40 years of dedicated service to the Newburgh School
District

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 sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Cal
Parent upon the occasion of his retirement after 40 years of dedicated
service to the Newburgh School District; and
WHEREAS, An exceptional music teacher, Cal Parent came to the Newburgh
School District in 1969 as part of a federally funded program to draw
more minority students into music programs; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his extraordinary career, Cal Parent has taught
literally thousands of students and has touched countless lives; he has
moved through the district teaching in various positions and has served
as Newburgh Free Academy's band director since 1990; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Cal Parent 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, Cal Parent has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth of
the Newburgh School District, as well as on the community-at-large, and
accordingly merits recognition and applause for his 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 Cal Parent upon the occasion of his retirement after 40 years of
dedicated service to the Newburgh School District, and for his signif-
icant contributions to education in New York State; and to wish him
continued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cal Parent.