LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frank V. Pepe, Jr. upon the occasion of
his retirement as Superintendent of Schools of the Arlington Central
School District, after many years of dedicated service in education

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 sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Frank V. Pepe, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent
of Schools of the Arlington Central School District, after many years of
dedicated service in education; and
WHEREAS, Frank V. Pepe, Jr. became the Superintendent of Schools of
the Arlington Central School District in the fall of 2002; he came to
the District after working seven years at the Franklin Township Public
Schools in New Jersey, including five years as Superintendent; and
WHEREAS, Frank V. Pepe, Jr. began his esteemed career as a special
education teacher after graduation from Villanova University; he earned
his Master of Education in Educational Administration from Rutgers
University with a concentration in school finance; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Frank V. Pepe, Jr. has held various
administrative positions in several school districts including that of
Business Manager at the Parents' Cooperative School, North Campus, in
Saudi Arabia and as School Budget Director of the City of Paterson
Schools which enrolled approximately 20,000 students; and
WHEREAS, Frank V. Pepe, Jr. led the Arlington Central School District
at a very exciting time; the district has more than 10,000 students, and
has recently opened two new schools and is preparing to resolve enroll-
ment growth at Arlington High School with a building expansion; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary leader, Frank V. Pepe, Jr. is credited with
including a black box theater, dance studio, and auditorium upgrades in
seating and acoustics in the architectural design of the expansion; even
amidst this fiscally challenging time, he compelled the Board of Educa-
tion to maintain and expand the District's arts budgets; and
WHEREAS, Frank V. Pepe, Jr. leads by example, often including multiple
art forms in his annual Superintendent convocations, regularly attending
District arts events, and being an active member, patron and supporter
of the arts community-at-large; and
WHEREAS, Under Frank V. Pepe, Jr.'s able leadership, the District was
commended as a 2006 finalist for the prestigious National School Board
Association/Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts Education Network award for
supporting the arts; in addition, he is the recipient of the 2007 New
York State Alliance for Arts Education School Superintendent Recognition
Award; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife and children, all of
whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and rejoice in his
achievements; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Frank V. Pepe, Jr. provide a tremendous
service to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of
young people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in
their future years; and

WHEREAS, Frank V. Pepe, Jr. has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Arlington Central School District, as well as on the commu-
nity-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his
impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Frank V. Pepe, Jr. upon the occasion of his retirement as Super-
intendent of Schools of the Arlington Central School District, after
many years of dedicated service in education, and for his significant
contributions to education in New York State; and to wish him continued
success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Frank V. Pepe, Jr.