LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Margaret Borchert upon the occa-
sion of her designation for special recognition as recipient of the 2009
Educator of the Year Award by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are enhanced by the concerned and dedicated efforts of individuals that
generously contribute to the welfare of the community and its citizenry;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Margaret Borchert upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition as recipient of the 2009 Educator of the Year Award by the
West Seneca Chamber of Commerce; this auspicious occasion will be cele-
brated at the 62nd Annual Awards Program of the West Seneca Chamber of
Commerce, to be held at Kloc's Grove, West Seneca, New York, on Satur-
day, April 4, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Borchert is the principal of the Allendale Elementa-
ry School in West Seneca, New York; she has been a principal in West
Seneca since 1991; and
WHEREAS, A committed and dedicated educator for 33 years, Margaret
Borchert began her career in West Seneca as the principal at Winchester
Elementary School; she has served as Vice President of the West Seneca
Administrators' Association; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Borchert holds both a Bachelor's and Master's degree
in speech communication; she also holds a certificate of advanced study
in school administration; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Borchert pioneered the Earth Spirit environmental
programs in the West Seneca schools; as a Buffalo Zoo board member, she
crafted and personalized tours for Allendale students and for the Boy
and Girl Scouts; as the Burchfield Nature and Arts Director, she created
and funded classes in nature journaling; and
WHEREAS, A major coup in the career of Margaret Borchert was the
successful negotiation culminating in the appearance on CNN national
television of international icon Jane Goodall and Allendale students as
emissaries in her global peace mission; and
WHEREAS, Margaret Borchert has created partnerships with local commu-
nity service organizations, and has mentored and chaperoned the Odyssey
of the Mind team; her next goal is to add an outdoor classroom for chil-
dren to be better able to connect with nature and animal habitats; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an indi-
vidual of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, she should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Margaret Borchert upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition as recipient of the 2009 Educator of the Year Award
by the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Margaret Borchert, 317 Three Rod Road, Alden, New York 14004.