LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan Woodbury upon the occasion of her
retirement as Assistant Superintendent, after 37 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
Susan Woodbury upon the occasion of her retirement as Assistant Super-
intendent, after 37 years of dedicated service in education, to be cele-
brated on Thursday, June 10, 2010, at the Riviera in Massapequa; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Susan Woodbury 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, Susan Woodbury is retiring from the Massapequa School
District as Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education in June of
2010; during her career, she has served the district in various capaci-
ties including teacher of both Social Studies and English, Public
Relations liaison, Chairperson of the Social Studies Department, Execu-
tive Director for Curriculum and Instruction and since July 2005,
Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education; and
WHEREAS, Susan Woodbury was raised in Massapequa and educated in its
school system; she is a proud graduate of Massapequa High School Class
of 1968; and
WHEREAS, Susan Woodbury's achievements and accomplishments are exem-
plary; in her first administrative role, she served as chairperson of
the high school Social Studies Department and in this role, she is cred-
ited with initiating a program of curriculum review and standardization,
aligning social studies curricula to state and district standards; and
WHEREAS, As Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Susan
Woodbury worked alongside the former Assistant Superintendent to bring
about a similar degree of transformation on a district wide level; in
her position as Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education, Mrs.
Woodbury continued her dedication to excellence where she worked tire-
lessly to ensure that curriculums were aligned, meaningful professional
development was delivered, and that the education program allows all
students to reach fullest potential; and
WHEREAS, Susan Woodbury has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Massapequa School District, as well as on the community-at-
large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impres-
sive 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 Susan Woodbury upon the occasion of her retirement as Assistant
Superintendent, after 37 years of dedicated service in education, and
for her significant contributions to education in New York State; and to

wish her continued success in all of her future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Woodbury.