LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Nancy Cunningham upon the occasion of
receiving a 2009 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement

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 practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge those individuals who work to support our proud
tradition of public education by providing their skills and talents to
our schools; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Nancy Cunningham upon the occasion of receiving a 2009 Siemens Award for
Advanced Placement; and
WHEREAS, An AP Biology teacher at North Shore High School, Nancy
Cunningham has continually demonstrated an impressive dedication, an
unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of
the educational programs and opportunities offered for the benefit of
her students; and
WHEREAS, Since 1998, the Siemens Foundation has been engaged in honor-
ing excellence among students, teachers, and high schools in the areas
of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) through a
series of innovative programs that span education from grade school
through graduate school; and
WHEREAS, The Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement is an annual
commitment of support for the efforts of students, teachers and high
schools that excel in STEM-related Advanced Placement initiatives across
the nation; and
WHEREAS, Teachers like Nancy Cunningham 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, Nancy Cunningham has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth at North Shore High School, as well as on the community-at-large,
and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impressive dedi-
cation to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to now record its
recognition and appreciation in honoring an outstanding educational
leader, whose dedication and achievements have been instrumental in
developing character and academic excellence in her students; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Nancy Cunningham upon the occasion of receiving a 2009 Siemens
Award for Advanced Placement, 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 Nancy Cunningham.