LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frederick J. Morgan upon the occasion of
his retirement after many years of dedicated service as Superintendent
of Schools for the Adirondack School District on May 14, 2010

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
Frederick J. Morgan upon the occasion of his retirement after many years
of dedicated service as Superintendent of Schools for the Adirondack
School District on Friday, May 14, 2010; and
WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Frederick J. Morgan has diligently
served literally tens of thousands of students, parents, teachers, staff
and community members; but mere years of service do not begin to measure
his extraordinary contributions to the Adirondack Central School
District; and
WHEREAS, Frederick J. Morgan began his esteemed career in 1970 as a
Physical Education Teacher at Holland Patent Central School, Holland
Patent, New York; after four years of service, he joined the staff and
administration at Adirondack Central School as a Health Education Teach-
er, beginning what would be a long and successful tenure; and
WHEREAS, In 1985, Frederick J. Morgan was promoted to Director of
Physical Education and Athletics; while maintaining his administrative
responsibilities, he still taught in the classroom; and
WHEREAS, Well-known and highly respected by both his peers and
students, in 1988, Frederick J. Morgan became the Assistant High School
Principal of Adirondack and served in both this role and as Director of
Athletics until he was appointed High School Principal in 2000; and
WHEREAS, As Principal, Frederick J. Morgan's unwavering commitment to
excellence did not go unrecognized and in 2005 he was selected as the
Superintendent of Schools for the Adirondack Central School, the posi-
tion from which he will retire; and
WHEREAS, During his time as Superintendent of Schools, Frederick J.
Morgan was continuously devoted to serving the best interests of his
students; his unwavering dedication to the belief that public education
gives children access to opportunities that enables dreams to come true
and produces contributing members of our society is awe-inspiring; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his distinguished career, Frederick J. Morgan also
was a very successful mentor serving as a coach for the Adirondack
Central School Varsity Football Team as well as its Modified Wrestling
Team; furthermore, while at Holland Patent, he was the Varsity Wrestling
and JV Football Coach; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the enhancement of his profession, Frederick J.
Morgan is a member of the New York State Council of School Superinten-
dents, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and Amer-
ican Association of School Administrators; and
WHEREAS, Despite his busy professional life, Frederick J. Morgan has
been called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of himself unstintingly;
and

WHEREAS, Frederick J. Morgan is a volunteer for the Boilermaker Road
Race and is a Board member for the Potato Hill Farm Outdoor Educational
Center; and
WHEREAS, Frederick J. Morgan graduated from Sauquoit Valley Central
School in 1966; upon graduation he attended Slipper Rock College in
Pennsylvania where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1970;
wanting to further his education, he later obtained his Master's degree
and CAS degree from SUNY Oswego in 1988; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Frederick J. Morgan 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, Frederick J. Morgan has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Adirondack Central School District, as well as on the
community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for
his impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, In completing his service as Superintendent, he leaves behind
more than mere bricks and mortar; Frederick J. Morgan leaves behind a
legacy to the residents of the community and to future generations of
its students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Frederick J. Morgan upon the occasion of his retirement after many
years of dedicated service as Superintendent of Schools for the Adiron-
dack School District, 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 Frederick J. Morgan.