LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michele Kule-Korgood upon the occasion
of receiving the 2009 Autism Advocacy Award from New York Families for
Autistic Children

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
who have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State with
their strong contributions to the community and model citizenship; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Michele Kule-Korgood upon the occasion of receiving the 2009 Autism
Advocacy Award from New York Families for Autistic Children; and
WHEREAS, An attorney in private practice in Forest Hills, New York,
Michele Kule-Korgood focuses almost exclusively on representing parents
of children with disabilities in obtaining appropriate special education
services, representing hundreds of families who are challenging the
recommendations made by school districts; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Michele Kule-Korgood has used her experience
as a former special education teacher to give her a unique insight into
the complex issues surrounding these matters; and
WHEREAS, An active member of the New York State Bar Association
Committee on Issues Affecting People with Disabilities, as well as other
special education related community organizations, Michele Kule-Korgood
is a member of the Board of the Center for Learning Differences and the
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Michele Kule-Korgood is a frequent speaker at
conferences held by the Practicing Law Institute, the National Business
Institute, Lorman, the New York State Bar Association and the Council of
Parent Attorneys and Advocates, and also lectures at various agencies
which provide special education and/or advocacy services; and
WHEREAS, Michele Kule-Korgood received her Juris Doctor degree from
Hofstra University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science degree in
Special Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from
Boston University; and
WHEREAS, Michele Kule-Korgood is an inspiration to many people, and
her dedication and commitment to Autism in Children has proven her to be
the epitome of true leadership; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
express its highest admiration for Michele Kule-Korgood and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Michele Kule-Korgood upon the occasion of receiving the 2009
Autism Advocacy Award from New York Families for Autistic Children; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Michele Kule-Korgood.