LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Timothy J. McElheran upon the occasion
of his retirement as Superintendent of the Victor Central School
District on March 13, 2009

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Timothy J. McElheran upon the occasion of his retirement as Superinten-
dent of the Victor Central School District to be celebrated at a party
on Friday, March 13, 2009; and
WHEREAS, For more than 10 years, Timothy J. McElheran has diligently
served literally tens of thousands of students, parents, teachers, staff
and community members; but mere years of service do not begin to measure
his extraordinary contributions to the Victor Central School District;
and
WHEREAS, During Timothy J. McElheran's illustrious tenure, the student
population expanded dramatically since his first year as Superintendent
in 1998, from 3,000 students to close to 4,200 students today; and
WHEREAS, The landscape of the campus has also changed; from building
additions and renovations that range from dozens of new classrooms,
three new cafeterias, two new gymnasiums and a state-of-the-art Arts
Center, to new athletic facilities, improved roadways, parking lots and
a new transportation center and Building and Grounds facility, Timothy
J. McElheran's long list of accomplishments has impacted each and every
building, from the inside-out; and
WHEREAS, Programatically, Timothy J. McElheran has lead an educational
renaissance; he was instrumental in the initiation of Victor's Universal
Pre-Kindergarten and full day Kindergarten programs, as well as the
leader behind the high school's Project Lead the Way, pre-engineering,
International Baccalaureate, Alternative Education and GED programs; and
WHEREAS, In addition, while under the extraordinary leadership of
Timothy J. McElheran, the Victor Central School District served more
students with special needs than ever before, offering more programs and
services than it ever has in its distinguished history; it also doubled
the size of its Advanced Placement offerings, implemented the Wilson
Reading program, incorporated a secondary School of the Arts program and
opened the door for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA), a high school
collaboration with the University of Rochester; and
WHEREAS, Timothy J. McElheran's unwavering commitment to excellence
did not go unrecognized; during his esteemed tutelage, Victor Junior
High was recognized as a School to Watch by the New York State Education
Department and Victor High School was ranked in the top one percent of
high schools in the nation by NEWSWEEK magazine; and
WHEREAS, From paving the way for students to excel academically and
artistically to overseeing the transition of the athletic teams to the
Monroe County athletic league, Timothy J. McElheran's vision has seen
the district through numerous transformations; and
WHEREAS, He was the force behind the inception of the Athletic Hall of
Fame and Graduate of Distinction programs, which recognize Alumni for
outstanding athletic and community contributions; and

WHEREAS, From implanting the first school resource officer program in
the Finger Lakes Region of New York to initiating the highest levels of
campus security and unprecedented classroom technology with SmartBoards,
Student Response systems, computer labs, wireless internet access and
more, Timothy J. McElheran has left no stone unturned; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Timothy J. McElheran provide a tremendous
service to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of
young people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in
their future years; and
WHEREAS, Timothy J. McElheran has clearly had an enduring impact on
the youth of the Victor Central School District, as well as on the
community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for
his impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, In completing his service as Superintendent, he leaves behind
more than mere bricks and mortar; Timothy J. McElheran leaves behind a
legacy to the residents of the community and to future generations of
its students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Timothy J. McElheran upon the occasion of his retirement as Super-
intendent of the Victor Central School District, and for his significant
contributions to education in New York State; and to wish him continued
success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Timothy J. McElheran.