LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. James A. Feltman upon the occasion
of his retirement as Superintendent of Schools for the Commack 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 Dr.
James A. Feltman upon the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent
of Schools for the Commack School District, to be celebrated on Monday,
May 10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Dr. James Feltman's official retirement date is Wednesday,
June 30, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Since September 1, 2006, Dr. James Feltman has served as
Superintendent of Commack Schools; prior to that, he spent 20 years of
his illustrious career in Commack, as Assistant Superintendent for Busi-
ness for nine years and as the Associate Superintendent for Operations;
and
WHEREAS, Prior to arriving in Commack, Dr. James Feltman worked for 16
years in the Patchogue-Medford School District as a math teacher and
central office administrator; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Dr. James Feltman is a member of the Board of
Directors of the Suffolk County Schools' Superintendents' Association, a
member of the SCOPE Board of Directors, and is a member of the Finance
Committee of Section XI; he has been involved in several professional
organizations, including the American Association of School Administra-
tors, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the
Association of School Business Officials, Suffolk County Association of
School Business Officials, and the New York Government Finance Officers
Association; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Dr. James Feltman 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. James Feltman has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Commack School District, as well as on the community-at-
large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impres-
sive 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. James A. Feltman upon the occasion of his retirement as Super-
intendent of Schools for the Commack School District, and for his
significant 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 Dr. James A. Feltman.