LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Myron Cohen upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Myron Cohen upon the occasion of his designation for special recogni-
tion, to be celebrated at the 4th Annual Men of Distinction Awards Cere-
mony, on Thursday, June 9, 2011, in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Myron Cohen began his teaching career at P.S. 276 during the
1987 school year and was responsible for organizing and implementing a
number of varied school activities and programs; for the last five
years, he ran highly successful fundraising programs that helped support
a number of local charities and disbursed a significant amount; and
WHEREAS, Myron Cohen organized yearly Diabetes Walk-A-Thons and other
charitable programs and events; he also taught science, ran student
government elections, was in charge of the Annual Science Fair and
supervised the Chess in Schools program; and
WHEREAS, Myron Cohen also organized Spelling Bee competitions and
retired from teaching at the end of the 2004-2005 school year; he none-
theless continues to volunteer his services, time and efforts to help
students grow and develop; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Myron Cohen upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Myron Cohen.