LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Green Island Union Free School District
Superintendent of Schools Jack McKinney upon the occasion of his retire-
ment after many distinguished 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 Green Island Union Free School District is due in
large part to the efforts of its retiring Superintendent, Jack McKinney;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Green Island Union Free School District Superintendent of Schools Jack
McKinney upon the occasion of his retirement after many distinguished
years as an educator; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised in Green Island, New York, Jack McKinney has
served the Green Island Union Free School District for 41 years as
Assistant Superintendent for Business, Head of Transportation, a sports
coach, and as Superintendent of Schools; he will retire on June 30,
2010; and
WHEREAS, Jack McKinney attended Hudson Valley Community College's
engineering science program; he graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 1969 and
earned a master's degree with a concentration in Special Education from
Russell Sage College in 1973; he also received a master's degree in
Educational Administration and Policy Studies from SUNY Albany in 2000;
and
WHEREAS, During his tenure as Green Island Union Free School District
Superintendent of Schools, Jack McKinney worked to stabilize the school
tax rate in exceedingly difficult financial times; and
WHEREAS, The Board of the Green Island Union Free School District will
miss the leadership, loyalty and dedication of Jack McKinney to the
District; he has been a valued member of the Green Island school commu-
nity for more than 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Jack McKinney 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
Green Island Union Free School District for the benefit of its faculty
and students, as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In completing 41 years of service as an educator, Jack McKin-
ney leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; he leaves behind a
legacy to the residents of the Green Island community and to future
generations of its students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Green Island Union Free School District Superintendent of Schools
Jack McKinney upon the occasion of his retirement, and for his signif-
icant contributions to education in New York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Green Island Union Free School District Superintendent of
Schools Jack McKinney.