LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Susan E. Paisley for her outstanding
contributions and accomplishments on behalf of John A. Coleman Catholic
High School on April 30, 2011

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Susan E. Paisley has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Susan E.
Paisley for her outstanding contributions and accomplishments on behalf
of John A. Coleman Catholic High School, to be celebrated at its Hall of
Fame Tribute Dinner on Saturday, April 30, 2011, at the Hillside Manor
in Kingston, New York; and
WHEREAS, A member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Susan E. Paisley earned her
degree in education from Concordia Teachers' College and her master's
degree in Reading Remediation from SUNY New Paltz; and
WHEREAS, For the last 29 years, Susan E. Paisley has been an English
Teacher at John A. Coleman Catholic High School; in this capacity, she
has taught English to all grade levels and for all abilities, including
College Writing in conjunction with Marist College, and Advanced Place-
ment English Literature; and
WHEREAS, Susan E. Paisley has been called upon to contribute her time
and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always
given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, In her time at John A. Coleman Catholic High School, Susan E.
Paisley has served the school in numerous capacities including Middle
States Chairperson, Principal's Advisory Board Member, Director of Guid-
ance and Academics, and Librarian; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, this remarkable educator has served as an advisor
for the yearbook committee, the National Honor Society and the book
club; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Susan E. Paisley has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Roy and their
daughter, Elizabeth, both of whom feel privileged to be a part of her
life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Susan E. Paisley has displayed
throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Susan E. Paisley for her outstanding contributions and accom-
plishments on behalf of John A. Coleman Catholic High School on April
30, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan E. Paisley, Red Hook, New York.