LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Louise Felgal 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
Louise Felgal upon the occasion of her retirement from the Baldwinsville
Central School District; and
WHEREAS, Louise Felgal received a Bachelor of Science degree in Child
Development from Syracuse University; and
WHEREAS, She began her tenure as an educator as a library aide before
becoming a teaching assistant working primarily in teaching children to
read; Louise was instrumental in teaching thousands of students how to
read throughout her 37 years in the school district; and
WHEREAS, Louise Felgal is passionate about children's literature and
reading in general; she continues to research and teach herself new
things about literacy so that she may share that passion with those
around her; and
WHEREAS, In addition to being a devoted educator, Louise is a mother
of three children and a very proud grandmother; she enjoys playing with
her two cats, Missy and Tucker, and enjoys arts and crafts, and partic-
ipates in book clubs; and
WHEREAS, For 37 years, Louise Felgal has been devoted to educating
children by teaching them how to read and sharing with them her passion
for literature; 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, commitment and dedi-
cation 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 Louise Felgal for her 37 years of service to the Baldwinsville
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 Louise Felgal.