LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating William Randall upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition as recipient of the New York
State United Teachers' Retiree Council 8 Community Service Award

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late William Randall of Palermo, New York, upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition as recipient of the New York State
United Teachers' Retiree Council 8 Community Service Award; this
distinctive honor will be awarded at the spring meeting of Retiree Coun-
cil 8, to be held on Thursday, May 14, 2009, at the Rusty Rail restau-
rant in Canastota, New York; and
WHEREAS, The New York State United Teachers' Retiree Council 8 Commu-
nity Service Award is given annually to active and inspiring retirees;
and
WHEREAS, William Randall of Palermo, New York, a substitute teacher at
G. Ray Bodley High School, is 89 years old and has dedicated his life
to education; and
WHEREAS, One of the oldest teachers still working in the classroom in
New York State, William Randall retired from full-time teaching in 1975
after 20 years of service; he has been serving as a substitute teacher
for nearly 34 years and has worked more than 2,100 days substitute
teaching during those years; and
WHEREAS, Born in Albion, New York, William Randall attended Rome Free
Academy and Watertown High School, and worked at the Taggert paper mill;
he served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard the
aircraft carrier, USS Theodore Roosevelt; and
WHEREAS, Honorably discharged from the United States Navy in 1946,
William Randall went back to Watertown High School at age 26 to earn his
high school diploma; he then enrolled in college at St. Lawrence Univer-
sity and graduated in 1951; he was certified to teach math and science,
and earned a master's degree from St. Lawrence in 1954; and
WHEREAS, William Randall taught for about five years in other areas of
New York State before accepting a position at Paul V. Moore High School
in Central Square, New York, where he taught from 1960 to 1975; and
WHEREAS, William Randall 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
schools of New York State for the benefit of faculty and students, as
well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In completing many years of distinguished service as a teach-
er, William Randall has been an educator and role model for generations
of New York State students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate William Randall upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as recipient of the New York State United Teachers'
Retiree Council 8 Community Service Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William Randall, Palermo, New York.