LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gail Thomas Wilson, Principal of Gard-
nertown Fundamental Magnet School, upon the occasion of her retirement
after many years of distinguished service as an educator

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 practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and charac-
ter whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gail
Thomas Wilson, Principal of Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School in the
Newburgh Enlarged City School District, upon the occasion of her retire-
ment after nearly 20 years as an educator; and
WHEREAS, Gail Thomas Wilson is a 1976 graduate of Poughkeepsie High
School; she completed her undergraduate education at Mount Saint Mary
College and also earned a Master of Science degree in Education from
Mount Saint Mary and a second Master of Science degree in Administration
and Supervision from Fordham University; and
WHEREAS, The proud mother of Karmina Chin, Laneen A. Haniah and Jamila
Mimi Wilson, Gail Thomas Wilson is also the loving grandmother of nine
grandchildren, an ordained Minister and a black belt in Karate; and
WHEREAS, Gail Thomas Wilson has devoted her entire career in education
to the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, where she began as a
teacher after her graduation from Mount Saint Mary College in 1991; she
has been Principal of Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School for the past
three years and previously served as Assistant Principal of the school;
and
WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and
success of Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School are due in large part
to the efforts of retiring Principal Gail Thomas Wilson; and
WHEREAS, Gail Thomas Wilson has demonstrated an impressive dedication,
an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality
of the educational programs and opportunities offered by Gardnertown for
the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire
Newburgh community; and
WHEREAS, In completing her service to Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet
School and the Newburgh Enlarged City School District, Gail Thomas
Wilson leaves behind more than bricks and mortar, she leaves behind a
legacy to the residents of the Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet School and
Newburgh communities and to future generations of their students; and
WHEREAS, As members of the Newburgh community and her colleagues,
family and friends gather to honor Gail Thomas Wilson at Pamela's on the
Hudson in Newburgh on Friday, June 4, 2010, it is the sense of this
Legislative Body to recognize milestones in the careers of outstanding
educators such as Gail Thomas Wilson, whose dedication and achievements
have been instrumental in developing character and academic excellence
in the young people of New York State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gail Thomas Wilson, Principal of Gardnertown Fundamental Magnet
School, upon the occasion of her retirement, to commend her for her
significant contributions to education in New York State, and to wish
her well in her retirement; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gail Thomas Wilson.