LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring James A. Feltman, Ed.D., Superintendent
of the Commack School District, upon the occasion of his retirement

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals whose exemplary careers, accomplish-
ments, and purposeful lives of service to their community and their
profession have significantly enhanced the quality of education in the
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of its gratitude and as an expression of its
great respect and high regard, it is the intent of this Legislative Body
to pay tribute to Dr. James A. Feltman, Superintendent of the Commack
School District, upon the occasion of his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Feltman's distinguished career as an educator and educa-
tional administrator spans 40 years, nearly 24 years of which have been
devoted to the students, teachers, staff and community of the Commack
School District; and
WHEREAS, During Dr. Feltman's career in education, he held positions
in three Suffolk County school districts as well as Dowling College and
Suffolk County Community College; he began his career as a teacher of
Mathematics and served as the Business Administrator in the Patchogue-
Medford School District; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Feltman came to the Commack School District in 1986 as
Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs; he later served as Asso-
ciate Superintendent for Operations; and
WHEREAS, Four years ago, Dr. James A. Feltman was named Superintendent
of Schools for the Commack School District, bringing with him his exten-
sive and varied experience, familiarity with the district, and a commit-
ment to quality education and to the children and families of the
Commack community; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Dr. Feltman is a member of the Board of Directors
of the Suffolk County School Superintendent's Association; he serves on
the SCOPE Board of Directors and is a member of the Finance Committee of
Section XI of the New York State Public High School Athletic Associ-
ation; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Feltman has been involved in several professional organ-
izations as well, including the American Association of School Adminis-
trators, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Associ-
ation of School Business Officials International, New York State
Association of School Business Officials, of which he is a Past Presi-
dent, Suffolk County Association of School Business Officials, and the
New York Government Finance Officers Association; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Feltman has provided leadership in his community in addi-
tion to his profession; he served on the Village of Patchogue Community
Development Agency and was its chairperson from 1994 to 1995 and he is
currently a member of the Village of Patchogue Planning Board; and
WHEREAS, Also actively involved in Scouting, Dr. Feltman was a volun-
teer in the Suffolk County Council of the Boy Scouts of America; he
served as an Assistant Scoutmaster and as the Troop Committee Chairman
for Troop 47 of Patchogue and was honored to have been presented with
the Boy Scouts of America Golden Apple Award in November 2007; and
WHEREAS, In completing his service as an educator, administrator and
superintendent at the close of the 2009-2010 academic year, Dr. Feltman
leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; he leaves a legacy of
quality education and community spirit to his colleagues, to the resi-
dents of the Commack School District, and to future generations of its
students; and

WHEREAS, Dr. James A. Feltman has been a true leader of the Commack
School District; he is a caring, compassionate and committed educator
who has made a positive difference in the lives of thousands of youth in
the district and has justly earned the admiration, esteem and affection
of students, faculty and staff, parents, and the community alike who
will gather, together with his family, friends and other colleagues, at
Flowerfield in St. James, New York on Monday; May 10, 2010, to honor him
and to wish him well in his retirement; and
WHEREAS, Through his many accomplishments and successes, Dr. James A.
Feltman has brought enduring honor to the Commack School District and to
New York State's system of public education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dr. James A. Feltman upon the occasion of his retirement as
Superintendent of the Commack School District after 24 years of distin-
guished service to the District; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. James A. Feltman, with the appreciation and best wishes
of this Legislative Body.