LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Seth H. Harris upon the occasion
of his designation as recipient of the 2010 Robert J. Neiderberger Award
by the Capital District Council for the Social Studies

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, It is also the custom of this Legislative Body to take note
of and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and
character 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 congratu-
late Seth H. Harris upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the 2010 Robert J. Neiderberger Award by the Capital District Council
for the Social Studies; this auspicious occasion was celebrated on
Thursday, May 20, 2010, at the Council's Annual Awards Dinner, held at
the Turf Tavern in Scotia, New York; and
WHEREAS, Annually, the Capital District Council for the Social Studies
(CDCSS) honors a member who has demonstrated exceptional achievement in
social studies education and has given outstanding service to the
profession; and
WHEREAS, The annual award of CDCSS is named for Robert J. Neiderberger
who dedicated himself to the profession, both inside and outside the
classroom; and
WHEREAS, Seth H. Harris is a seventh grade social studies teacher at
Shaker Junior High School; his love of history and passion for education
is evident to all who enter his classroom; and
WHEREAS, The enthusiasm and commitment that Seth H. Harris has shown
to his students, colleagues and school place him in the outstanding
educator category; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Seth H. Harris is involved in many extra-curri-
cula activities outside of his classroom; he is editor of THE LIAISON, a
judge for the We The People competition, coordinator of Shaker Junior
High School's Law Day program and a National History Day judge; and
WHEREAS, Seth H. Harris is also a Globalization Literature Circle
facilitator, Student Council advisor and Chair of the Cornell Alumni
Admissions Ambassador Network; and
WHEREAS, A life-long learner, Seth H. Harris continues to grow as an
educator by participating in professional development programs, includ-
ing the UK Parliament Teacher Institute, C-Span Classroom 2008 Educators
Conference and the We The People summer institute at Skidmore College;
and
WHEREAS, Seth H. Harris has continually demonstrated an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for
the quality of the social studies programs and opportunities offered at
Shaker Junior High School for the benefit of its faculty and students,
as well as for the entire community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Seth H. Harris upon the occasion of his designation as
recipient of the 2010 Robert J. Neiderberger Award by the Capital
District Council for the Social Studies; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Seth H. Harris.