LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring North Colonie School Superintendent
Randy Ehrenberg upon the occasion of her retirement after many distin-
guished years as an educator

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 excellence and
the success of the North Colonie School District is due in large part to
the efforts of its retiring Superintendent, Randy Ehrenberg; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
North Colonie School Superintendent Randy Ehrenberg upon the occasion of
her retirement after many distinguished years as an educator; and
WHEREAS, After leading the North Colonie School District for the past
eight and one-half years, Superintendent Randy Ehrenberg will retire at
the end of the school year in July 2010; and
WHEREAS, North Colonie School Superintendent Randy Ehrenberg's leader-
ship during her tenure resulted in outstanding accomplishments, includ-
ing: a renovated fitness center, newly designed counseling and writing
center, and the addition of a traffic light outside Shaker High School;
and
WHEREAS, While at the North Colonie School District, Superintendent
Randy Ehrenberg has also fostered major innovative changes in the
curriculum area; the District's elementary students now begin foreign
language in grade five, and its science research and expanded art, music
and physical education offerings have been hailed for their notable
progress; and
WHEREAS, Due to the strong leadership qualities of retiring North
Colonie School Superintendent Randy Ehrenberg, the North Colonie School
District has experienced some of the highest levels of student achieve-
ment in all programs, demonstrating her commitment to the educational
mission of the District; she is one of the most highly regarded super-
intendents in New York State; and
WHEREAS, In addition, during the administration of Randy Ehrenberg as
North Colonie School Superintendent, the District merged with the Maple-
wood School District and maintained the highest credit rating of any
school district in the Capital Region; and
WHEREAS, Upon her retirement, Randy Ehrenberg plans to enjoy more time
with her husband and with her four grandchildren in the Washington, D.C.
area; and
WHEREAS, Randy Ehrenberg has continually demonstrated an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for
the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered in the
North Colonie School District for the benefit of its faculty and
students, as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In completing 42 years of service as an educator, and eight
and one-half years as North Colonie School Superintendent, Randy Ehren-
berg leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a
legacy to the residents of the North Colonie community and to future
generations of its students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor North Colonie School Superintendent Randy Ehrenberg upon the occa-
sion of her retirement after many distinguished years as an educator;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to North Colonie School Superintendent Randy Ehrenberg.