LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Karen Smith-Collins upon the occasion
of her retirement from the Baldwinsville Central School District

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of distinguished purpose whose
lives have been committed to educating our youth; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Karen Smith-Collins upon the occasion of her retirement from the Bald-
winsville Central School District; and
WHEREAS, Karen Smith-Collins has served as an art teacher for 33 years
at Elden Elementary school; Karen also organized the school's annual art
show, which featured 450 students, and was very active in the school's
Character Education Program; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being a devoted educator, Karen is very
active; she loves to travel, spend time outdoors, study Native American
art, garden, and spend time with her mother, siblings, and fiance; more-
over, she is a professional weaver, and is a member of the Weaver's
Guild, serving as the local President of the CNY Art Teacher's Associ-
ation; and
WHEREAS, For 33 years, Karen Smith-Collins has been devoted to educat-
ing children by serving as an art teacher and sharing with them her
passion for creativity; as an educator she has made such a wonderful
difference in the lives of our future generations, and she deserves to
be commended for her investment in our students; her hard work, commit-
ment and dedication have a positive impact that goes far beyond the
classroom; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Karen Smith-Collins for her 33 years of service to the Baldwins-
ville Central School District, and to wish her well in her retirement;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Karen Smith-Collins.