LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary
Teachers and paying tribute to Gerry Swier, who is retiring in June 2010
and will be honored at the organization's 28th Annual Awards Dinner
Dance on June 17, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge organizations and individuals of remarkable integ-
rity and character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of educa-
tion in this great State; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the
success of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is due in
large part to the efforts of Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers
and its members, several of whom are retiring in 2010; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Bell-
more-Merrick United Secondary Teachers organization and to pay tribute
to Gerry Swier, the Assistant Principal of Calhoun High School, in
recognition of his years of distinguished service to the Bellmore-Mer-
rick Central High School District and its students; and
WHEREAS, Gerry Swier will be honored at the Bellmore-Merrick United
Secondary Teachers' 28th Annual Awards Dinner Dance, to be held at the
Woodbury Country Club in Woodbury, New York, on June 17, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Gerry Swier has demonstrated an impressive dedication, an
unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of
the educational programs and opportunities offered by the district for
the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire
community; and
WHEREAS, In completing his service, Gerry Swier leaves behind more
than bricks and mortar, he leaves behind a legacy to the residents of
the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District community and to
future generations of its students; and
WHEREAS, On Thursday, June 17, 2010, Gerry Swier's family, friends,
and colleagues will gather to honor him and to wish him well in his
retirement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers organization and
to pay tribute to Gerry Swier for his significant contributions to
education in Bellmore-Merrick, Long Island, and New York State; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gerry Swier.