LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ruth Drake upon the occasion of being
honored for Personal Achievement as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl
Scouts of Northeastern New York

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging its
esteemed residents who have distinguished themselves in their community;
and
WHEREAS, Ruth Drake will be honored for Personal Achievement as a
Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York during
an event to be held at the Saratoga National Golf Club on May 19, 2011;
and
WHEREAS, During a very successful 25-year teaching career in Somer-
ville, New Jersey, Ruth created a nationally-recognized award-winning
elementary science lab program, pioneered distance learning and video
conferencing for her school, and helped reform the delivery of mathemat-
ics and science curricula statewide; and
WHEREAS, She has been honored with the New Jersey Governor's Teacher
Recognition Award; and
WHEREAS, Ruth retired to Northville and immediately began substitute
teaching; and
WHEREAS, She has contributed her time to programs aimed at preventing
underage drinking and substance abuse, and other programs which benefits
disadvantaged youth; and
WHEREAS, Ruth is a charter member and current chair of the Boys and
Girls Club of Gloversville; and
WHEREAS, She has served as Early Admission Liaison at Fulton-Montgom-
ery Community College since 2006; and
WHEREAS, Ruth has exhibited the true spirit of this prestigious award
through her impressive professional success and valuable contributions
to the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ruth Drake upon the occasion of being honored for Personal
Achievement as a Woman of Distinction by the Girl Scouts of Northeastern
New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ruth Drake.