LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Timothy P. Connors upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition by the Exchange Club of White
Plains on March 12, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge those exemplary individuals whose purposeful lives
and distinguished careers have been committed to bettering the quality
of life in 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 commend
Timothy P. Connors upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by the Exchange Club of White Plains at "An Evening of
Magic" to be held on Thursday, March 12, 2009, at C.V. Rich
Mansion/Woman's Club of White Plains, New York; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Timothy P. Connors has been
called upon to contribute his time and talents to countless endeavors
and has always given of himself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in West Springfield, Massachusetts, Timothy
P. Connors joined the United States Marine Corps in 1961, and proudly
served until 1964; and
WHEREAS, Timothy P. Connors then attended Springfield College where he
earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Social Studies in
1966; upon graduation he began his career as a teacher and coach at
Enfield High School, Enfield, Connecticut; and
WHEREAS, Timothy P. Connors' dedication to his students and his
passion for learning propelled him to continue in the education field
where he would eventually become Superintendent of Schools; and
WHEREAS, Along the way, Timothy P. Connors served as an Assistant
Principal in 1969, earned a Masters of Education in School Adminis-
tration from Springfield College in 1970, as well as a CAGS in School
Administration in 1972; and
WHEREAS, In 1972, Timothy P. Connors was named Principal of a Junior-
Senior High School in Bellingham, Massachusetts; he later went on to
become Superintendent of Schools in Woonsocket, Rhode Island in 1981;
and
WHEREAS, His educational career has taken him to Connecticut, Massa-
chusetts, Rhode Island, Oklahoma, Minnesota and New York; in 1992, he
obtained a Masters of Education for Urban Superintendents and in 2000,
he received a Certificate of Advanced Studies from Harvard University's
Graduate School of Education; and
WHEREAS, Timothy P. Connors became the Superintendent of the White
Plains School District in 2002; under his exemplary leadership, the
district has seen the implementation of a full-day Kindergarten program,
changes in the curriculum, upgrades to its facilities, and most impor-
tantly a shift in focus to all members of the community working together
for the benefit of today's children; and
WHEREAS, Timothy P. Connors' unwavering commitment to not only schools
and their students, parents and staff, but to the community at large is
evident through his affiliations with numerous organizations; he was a
member of the Northeast Superintendents' Leadership Council Advisory
Board, he is currently a member of American Association of School Admin-
istrators; he is a past member of the YMCA Board of Western Connecticut,
as well as a member of the Connecticut Association of Urban Superinten-
dents; and
WHEREAS, Since coming to White Plains, New York, Timothy P. Connors
has been active with YWCA and YMCA; he also serves on the board of the
White Plains Public Library; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his service, a period of
constructive involvement, Timothy P. Connors has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Jean, and his sons,
Michael and Thomas, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life
and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Timothy P. Connors has displayed
throughout his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Timothy P. Connors upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition by the Exchange Club of White Plains; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Timothy P. Connors.