LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Ed Metzendorf, Principal of Plain-
view Old Bethpage Middle School, for his many years of dedicated service
in education in the State of New York

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 Dr.
Ed Metzendorf, Principal of Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School, for
his many years of dedicated service in education in the State of New
York; and
WHEREAS, A native of Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Ed Metzendorf moved to
Hicksville in 1950, where he went to local schools before graduating
from Nassau Community College with an Associates degree in Chemistry in
1966, and the State University of New York at New Paltz with a Bachelor
of Science degree in Chemistry, Earth Science, General Science Education
in 1968; and
WHEREAS, In 1973, Dr. Ed Metzendorf received a Master of Science
degree in Earth Science from Adelphi University; he later attended
Teachers College, Columbia University, where he received a doctorate in
Curriculum and Supervision in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Ed Metzendorf began his career in education in 1968, as a
teacher in the Hicksville School District; he came to Plainview Old
Bethpage in 1985, as the Middle School Science Chair and served as
Assistant Principal of Old Bethpage Elementary School for a year before
being named Principal of Old Bethpage Middle School in 1991; and
WHEREAS, A leader in his profession, Dr. Ed Metzendorf served as Pres-
ident of the Nassau County Science Supervisors Association in 1990, and
Treasurer of the Nassau Middle Level Principals' Association from 2002
through 2007; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Dr. Ed Metzendorf has been the recipient of a
number of National Science Foundation Grants, as well as the 1995 Plain-
view Old Bethpage Founders Day Award and the 2007 Yves-LeMay/Diana
Watson Obey Award; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Dr. Ed Metzendorf 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, Dr. Ed Metzendorf has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of Plainview Old Bethpage Middle School, as well as on the commu-
nity-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his
impressive dedication 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 Dr. Ed Metzendorf, Principal of Plainview Old Bethpage Middle
School, for his many years of dedicated service in education in the
State of New York 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 Dr. Ed Metzendorf.