LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Ichabod Crane Central School
District upon the occasion of receiving the prestigious ENERGY STAR
Label on all five of its buildings for the fourth consecutive year

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
character of life in the great State of New York are enriched by the
faithful and untiring commitment of institutions which devote their
purpose and worthy endeavors in service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the Ichabod Crane Central School District, Valatie, New York, upon
the occasion of receiving the prestigious ENERGY STAR Label on all five
of its buildings for the fourth consecutive year from the United States
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) ENERGY STAR Program; and
WHEREAS, This illustrious recognition is presented to the most energy
efficient schools in the United States; Ichabod Crane Central School
District is the only school district in New York State to earn the ENER-
GY STAR Label for each building for four consecutive years; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Ichabod Crane Central School District has been
named as an ENERGY STAR Leader by the EPA's ENERGY STAR Program, and is
considered a Top Performer; and
WHEREAS, The five schools of Ichabod Crane's Central School District
that qualify for the Energy Star Building Labels include: Ichabod Crane
High School, Ichabod Crane Middle School, Ichabod Crane Primary School,
Martin H. Glynn Elementary School, and Martin Van Buren Elementary
School; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Superintendent James Dexter,
Ichabod Crane Central School District is in the top quartile of perform-
ance for all school districts nationwide and has the highest average
score of any district in New York State that has participated in the New
York State Energy Research and Development Authority's Energy Smart
Schools Program; and
WHEREAS, Ichabod Crane Central School District's energy conservation
efforts are saving taxpayers a significant amount as well as helping the
environment by reducing its carbon footprint by 9,927 metric tons; more-
over, it has reduced total electricity use by 20.1% and total fuel oil
use by 15.5%; overall, $678,405 has been saved by the District; and
WHEREAS, Recognizing its many accomplishments and the strength of its
commitment and leadership, this Legislative Body is pleased to honor
Ichabod Crane Central School District, applauding its endeavors and
paying tribute to its many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Ichabod Crane Central School District upon the occasion of
receiving the prestigious ENERGY STAR Label on all five of its buildings
for the fourth consecutive year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Dexter, Superintendent, Ichabod Crane Central School
District, Valatie, New York.