LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Martin Ruglis upon the occasion of his
retirement after 10 years of distinguished service as District Super-
intendent and Chief Executive Officer of the Ulster County BOCES

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature is secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and charac-
ter whose endeavors have enhanced the growth of education in the great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Martin Ruglis upon the occasion of his retirement after 10 years of
distinguished service as District Superintendent and Chief Executive
Officer of the Ulster County BOCES; this auspicious occasion was
observed with a Retirement celebration at the Holiday Inn in Kingston,
New York, on Friday, December 3, 2010; and
WHEREAS, A man of singular distinction, Martin Ruglis has continually
demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence and diligent
leadership throughout his 39 years of unwavering service to educating
the youth of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Prior to serving as District Superintendent and Chief Execu-
tive Officer of Ulster County BOCES, Martin Ruglis was Chief of Manage-
ment Services of Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES, Superintendent of the
Schoharie Central School District and Superintendent of the Keene
Central School District; and
WHEREAS, Martin Ruglis has also held several positions in Special
Education, including serving as Assistant Director of the Special Educa-
tion and Pupil Personnel Services of the Schenectady City School
District, Principal for Special Needs Career and Technical Education
Programs of Capital Region BOCES, Principal of Rensselaer County Career
and Technical Center, and Special Education Teacher of Questar III
BOCES; and
WHEREAS, Martin Ruglis serves as the New York State Education Commis-
sioner's representative in the field, the major liaison between local
districts and the State Education Department, as well as the spokesper-
son for regional education issues; along with his administrative team,
Martin oversees collaborative opportunities for districts to increase
their capacity, provide support, and create possibilities for students
to meet graduation requirements; and
WHEREAS, As District Superintendent for Ulster County BOCES, Martin
Ruglis is responsible for serving nine school districts across 1,100
square miles with 28,000 public school students; Ulster County BOCES has
five locations and 782 employees; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Martin Ruglis 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, Martin Ruglis has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of Ulster County, as well as on the community at large, and accordingly
merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedication to others;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Martin Ruglis upon the occasion of his retirement after 10 years
of distinguished service as District Superintendent and Chief Executive
Officer of the Ulster County BOCES; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Martin Ruglis, 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York.