LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Cazenovia Central School District's
Technology Department upon the occasion of its designation as the 2011
Central New York Technology Department of the Year

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishment clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Cazenovia Central School District's Technology Department upon the occa-
sion of its designation as Central New York Technology Department of the
Year; and
WHEREAS, In addition to this most auspicious honor, Cazenovia Central
School District's Technology Department leader, Chris Hurd was named the
Central New York Technology Teacher of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Chris Hurd started teaching wood shop at Cazenovia Central
School 20 years ago; throughout his career thus far, he has brought an
uncompromising standard of excellence to his work and a warm sense of
caring and concern to every young person he educates; and
WHEREAS, The Cazenovia Technology Department has maintained a
respected reputation for the past decade; being the first in the area
and in some cases the state, to partake in such programs as the Electra-
thon and Project Lead the Way, as well as developing sophisticated
podcasting and television production studios; and
WHEREAS, The Cazenovia Technology Department's numerous classrooms are
filled with computers, robots, editing software and other specialized
equipment; and
WHEREAS, Students at Cazenovia Central School first encounter technol-
ogy courses while in middle school, during their seventh-grade year;
instructors introduce the students to the elementary principles of the
subject; by combining math and science with problem-solving units, the
students construct their own rockets, airplanes and air cars; and
WHEREAS, As the children enter Cazenovia High School they are given
the opportunity to experience more involved courses; the technology
department features such classes as web page design, programming, prin-
ciples in engineering, architecture, video editing and radio broadcast-
ing; students who wish to pursue a career in the technological field are
given opportunities to implement their ideas in their senior year; and
WHEREAS, In 2010, 54 percent of students who graduated from Cazenovia
Central School went on to pursue careers and studies in science, tech-
nology, engineering and math; 27 percent of those students were specif-
ically interested in technology and engineering; and
WHEREAS, The selection of Cazenovia Central School District's Technol-
ogy Department as Central New York Technology Department of the Year
stands as a resolute testimony to its standards of excellence, its
uncompromising values, unparalleled dedication, and the special teamwork
of its family of teachers, administrators, students, and parents, who
share common goals and uncommon expectations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Cazenovia Central School District's Technology Department upon
the occasion of its designation as the 2011 Central New York Technology
Department of the Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Cazenovia Central School District's Technology Department.