LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Virginia
Marx Children's Center, and paying tribute to its Founding Director,
Susan Zucker, for her many years of dedicated service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to celebrate
the 25th Anniversary of the Virginia Marx Children's Center, and to pay
tribute to its Founding Director, Susan Zucker, for her many years of
dedicated service, to be observed on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at the
Gateway Center Atrium, Westchester Community College, Valhalla, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Since 1986, the Virginia Marx Children's Center, located on
the campus of Westchester Community College, has provided care for the
preschool children of students and staff of the school; and
WHEREAS, The Virginia Marx Children's Center offers a safe and healthy
environment where each child's physical, intellectual, emotional,
social, and cultural growth is supported by expert teachers, skilled
staff, and a rich curriculum which allows children to explore, learn,
create and discover; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, the Virginia Marx Children's Center has
been regarded as a model for early childhood education and is sought
after as a training site for Westchester Community College Early Child-
hood Education students, as well as students from its Dietetic Technolo-
gy Program; and
WHEREAS, Founder, Susan Zucker has been a committed leader in the
field of early child care and education for approximately 30 years,
serving 25 of those years as the Director of the Virginia Marx Chil-
dren's Center; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of Susan Zucker, the Virginia
Marx Children's Center was accredited by the National Association of
Education for Young Children in 2009; that same year, it was recognized
by the State University of New York with the Outstanding Campus Child
Care Innovative Project Award for Campus Collaboration for its Chil-
dren's Art Exhibition; and
WHEREAS, Susan Zucker has been the recipient of numerous awards and
accolades including the SUNY Chancellor's Award in 1998, and the presti-
gious Joey Award in 2010 from the Child Care Council of Westchester; and
WHEREAS, A love of learning and a desire to gain experience in her
field motivated Susan Zucker to earn a master's degree in Early Child-
hood Education as well as her SAS/SDA Certification in 1995; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals and organizations of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Virginia Marx Children's Center,
and to pay tribute to its Founding Director, Susan Zucker for her many
years of dedicated service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Virginia Marx Children's Center at Westchester Community
College, and Founding Director, Susan Zucker.