LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Alan Perlman 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 Alan
Perlman upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Teacher of the
Year Award from the Suffolk Association for Continuing Community Educa-
tion at its Awards Dinner to be held on Monday, June 7, 2010, at the
Watermill Restaurant in Smithtown, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Alan Perlman has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence, and dili-
gent leadership in his unwavering service to his community and profes-
sion and consequently has been designated for this most prestigious
honor; and
WHEREAS, Alan Perlman is a dedicated instructor who has been with
Western Suffolk BOCES since 2006; he works as an Adult Instructor for
the evening Career and Technical Education program as a digital
photography/Photoshop instructor; and
WHEREAS, Alan Perlman's photography career began as an instructor with
Educational Alliance (NYS), where he excelled in his field and eventual-
ly moved on to having his own business; as a result of his work ethic
and dedication to his craft, his client list includes American Express,
Pfizer, COSTCO, and Greyhound, to name only a few; he went on to be one
of the first photographers to switch to digital cameras, and by the time
the digital 'phenomenon' took hold he was at the forefront of his field;
and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Alan Perlman is committed to bringing
quality education to his students; his forethought accounts for contin-
ued growth and enhancement of Western Suffolk BOCES curriculums, the
rebuilding of Media and Graphic courses that were once non-existent or
defunct and ultimately increasing enrollment in all courses he
instructs; and
WHEREAS, Alan Perlman has incorporated his own lessons into a book,
which is a staple for his many courses; he takes great pride in helping
students achieve their goals; as an instructor, he always goes above and
beyond what is expected, which is reflected by his outstanding student
evaluations; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career thus far, Alan Perlman has brought an
uncompromising standard of excellence to his work and a warm sense of
caring and concern to every person he 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 deliberations to honor
Alan Perlman 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 Alan Perlman.