LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Matt Rozell upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition as recipient of the Tachau
Teacher of the Year Award by the Organization of American Historians

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individuals' efforts, the educational
excellence and success of Hudson Falls High School is due in large part
to the efforts of social studies teacher Matt Rozell; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Matt Rozell upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition as recipient of the Tachau Teacher of the Year Award by the
Organization of American Historians; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Hudson Falls High School, Matt Rozell has been
on the staff at his alma mater for 23 years; he currently teaches social
studies at the school, and an archaeology class in the summer at the
Rogers Island Visitors Center in Fort Edward; and
WHEREAS, The Tachau Teacher of the Year Award is conferred by the
Organization of American Historians, a national organization that advo-
cates American history education; the award is to an educator who
enhances the knowledge of history for students through research and
writing projects; Matt Rozell is the third teacher from New York to
receive this prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Praised for his work on excavating historical sites with
students, Matt Rozell was also complimented for his efforts on connect-
ing Holocaust survivors with the United States soldiers who freed them
from a train headed to a death camp in 1945; and
WHEREAS, Matt Rozell organized two events at Hudson Falls High School
in which Holocaust survivors and soldiers were reunited, some meeting
for the first time since World War II; this historic event drew interest
from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and was featured on
"ABC World News" which named Rozell and his students as its "Persons of
the Week"; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Matt Rozell created a web site called the "World
War II Living History Project," which contains transcripts of interviews
with war veterans whom his students have been interviewing for over 15
years; and
WHEREAS, Having done tremendous work over the years, making the Hudson
Falls student body aware of World War II veterans via the Holocaust
programs he has developed, Matt Rozell has continually demonstrated an
impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting
enthusiasm for the quality of education at Hudson Falls High School;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Matt Rozell upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as recipient of the Tachau Teacher of the Year Award
by the Organization of American Historians, and for his significant
contributions to education in New York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Matt Rozell.