LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marcia Rosenfield upon the occasion of
receiving the Community Service Award from the Maimonides Hebrew Day
School on May 24, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individ-
uals who devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citi-
zenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Marcia Rosenfield upon the occasion of receiving the Community Service
Award from the Maimonides Hebrew Day School at its 30th Anniversary
celebration to be held on May 24, 2010, at CBAJ, Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Marcia Rosenfield has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence,
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to both her community
and profession; and
WHEREAS, Marcia Rosenfield graduated with her Bachelor of Science
degree from the State University of New York at Plattsburgh; she earned
her Master of Science degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementa-
ry Education from the State University of New York at Albany; she has
also accumulated 31 graduate credit hours in School Administration; and
WHEREAS, Marcia Rosenfield began her esteemed career as an elementary
school teacher in the Albany City School District; she also taught
abroad as an instructor with the United States Department of Defense,
serving as an elementary teacher for the Navy and Army in both the
Philippines and Germany; and
WHEREAS, Upon her return home, Marcia Rosenfield worked as an elemen-
tary teacher for the Bethlehem Central School District; she also became
involved in the Adult Education program offered through the Albany City
School District, instructing Teacher-Americanization Classes including
English as a Second Language and Education for Citizenship; in addition,
she was an Administrator for the Montessori School of Albany; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary teacher and leader, Marcia Rosenfield joined the
faculty of Holy Spirit School and eventually became its Principal; she
also served for some time as the Principal of St. Jude School; and
WHEREAS, Marcia Rosenfield also served as the Assistant Superintendent
for Instruction, Curriculum and Supervision for the Albany Dioceses
Catholic School Office, where she has also served as Heldeberg Work-
shop-Summer Program Director; today, she is proud to be the General
Studies Administrator for the Maimonides Hebrew Day School; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to the enhancement of her profession, Marcia Rosen-
field is the past President of the Montessori School of Albany and the
Heldeberg Workshop; she has also served as a member of the Capital
District Council of Non-Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, Well-known and highly-respected, Marcia Rosenfield has
attended numerous workshops and seminars; she is also the recipient of
several professional awards including the SPICE (Selected Programs for
Improving Catholic Education) Award from the National Catholic Education
Association; and
WHEREAS, Despite her busy professional life, Marcia Rosenfield has
been called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless civic
and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself unstintingly;
and
WHEREAS, Marcia Rosenfield is a past member of the Steering Committee
for Bethlehem Central Middle School and is the past President of its

Parent/Faculty Organization; she is also a past member of the Bethlehem
Central School District's Superintendent's Advisory Board and Parent
Faculty Organization Presidents' Council; she currently serves on the
Bethlehem Music Association; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Marcia Rosenfield is an active member of the
American Legion Blanchard Post 1040, where she has served as Past Unit
President; she also serves as the Legion's Chairman for Education and
Scholarships and is a columnist for 1040 TIMES, the Legion's monthly
newsletter; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Marcia Rosenfield is a Religious Education
Teacher at St. Thomas Parish Church; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Marcia Rosenfield has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the wellbeing and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned the
recognition and applause of all the citizens of this great Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Marcia Rosenfield upon the occasion of receiving the Community
Service Award from the Maimonides Hebrew Day School on May 24, 2010; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marcia Rosenfield.