LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring The Nassau BOCES Board of Education upon
the occasion of its designation as recipient of the New York State
School Boards Association Board Advocacy of the Year Award

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 those
outstanding educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements are
instrumental 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 the
Nassau BOCES Board of Education upon the occasion of its designation as
recipient of the New York State School Boards Association Board Advocacy
of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, The Nassau BOCES Board of Education is made up of President
Stephen B. Will, Vice President Eric B. Schultz, District Clerk Susan
Bergtraum, Vice District Clerk Michael Weinick, Trustees Deborah Coates,
Ronald Ellerbe, Martin R. Kaye, Gale Ross-Srulevich and Robert "B.A."
Schoen; and
WHEREAS, The Nassau BOCES Board of Education actively participates in
advocacy efforts in Albany, Washington D.C., and in the home districts;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Nassau BOCES Board of Education members have
served on the New York State School Boards Association Board of Direc-
tors, the By-Law Committee, various Task Forces, the Federal Relations
Network, the Investment Advisory Committee, the Resolutions Committee
and the State Legislative Network; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Nassau BOCES Board of Education upon the occasion of this
designation as recipient of the New York State School Boards Association
Board Advocacy of the Year Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Nassau BOCES Board of Education.