LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Christine Pearsall upon the occasion of
receiving the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award from the Suffolk
Association for Continuing Community Education on June 7, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of distinguished purpose whose
purposeful lives and distinguished careers have been committed to the
pursuit of excellence in the education of the citizens of this great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Christine Pearsall upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Teach-
er of the Year Award from the Suffolk Association for Continuing Commu-
nity Education at its Awards Dinner to be held on Monday, June 7, 2010,
at the Watermill Restaurant in Smithtown, New York; and
WHEREAS, A woman of singular distinction, Christine Pearsall has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence,
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, Christine Pearsall started working at Eastern Suffolk BOCES
in September 2004; she began her esteemed career teaching ESL students
who were at numerous levels; she had students who were illiterate in
their own language as well as students who were doctors in their coun-
try; and
WHEREAS, Christine Pearsall helped her students not only learn English
but learn how to survive in their community; she brought in speakers
from the public library, the banks and other local businesses; she also
assisted students with the citizenship process and obtaining employment
information; and
WHEREAS, In October 2008, Christine Pearsall was appointed as a voca-
tional advisor at the Eastern Suffolk BOCES South Ocean Middle School
Literacy Site; in this role, she helped students enroll in different
classes; from ESL to GED to Career and Technical classes, Ms. Pearsall
was always guiding students to the correct placement that would enrich
their lives; and
WHEREAS, During a very hard time in the Patchogue town where the South
Ocean Literacy Site is located, Christine Pearsall invited community
members to visit her students; these members ensured the students that
their town was safe and they were there to help in any way possible; in
addition to this, Christine visited every classroom and discussed all
networking available in the town and was instrumental in planning commu-
nity gatherings such as the Unity of Peace Vigil to help the students
unite the community; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Pearsall is a hard working dedicated professional who
continuously goes above and beyond for her students and the literacy
program; she opens countless doors for her students through education,
knowledge and laughter; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career thus far, Christine Pearsall has
brought an uncompromising standard of excellence to her work and a warm
sense of caring and concern to every person she encounters; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Christine Pearsall upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding
Teacher of the Year Award from the Suffolk Association for Continuing
Community Education on June 7, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Christine Pearsall.