LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Joan L. Colvin upon the occasion of
her retirement after many years of dedicated service as Assistant Super-
intendent for Business Affairs for the Jericho Union Free School
District

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individuals' efforts, the excellence and
the success of the Jericho School District is due in large part to the
efforts of its retiring Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs,
Dr. Joan L. Colvin; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Joan L. Colvin upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of
dedicated service as Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs for
the Jericho Union Free School District; this auspicious occasion will be
celebrated at the District's School Board meeting, to be held on Thurs-
day, June 16, 2011, at the Middle School Library; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joan L. Colvin has dedicated more than 47 years of
service to public education; her outstanding educational career includes
employment as a teacher, college professor, coach, negotiator, curric-
ulum writer, administrator, and assistant superintendent for business
affairs; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joan L. Colvin's early years in education were spent as a
teacher in the western and central areas of New York State; in 1997, she
relocated to Long Island where she served the Westbury Union Free School
District as Assistant Superintendent for Business until June 2001; and
WHEREAS, On July 1, 2001, Dr. Joan L. Colvin was appointed as Assist-
ant Superintendent for Business Affairs in the Jericho Union Free School
District; and
WHEREAS, A working wife and mother, Dr. Joan L. Colvin is recognized
for her leadership ability in school finance, and for her enormously
supportive efforts for the advancement of women in educational adminis-
tration and other fields; she has been an outstanding mentor for numer-
ous women advancing in their respective careers; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joan L. Colvin has been a valued member of the Jericho
Union Free School District community; the District will miss her compe-
tence, leadership, loyalty and dedication; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Joan L. Colvin has continually demonstrated an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for
the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered in the
Jericho Union Free School District for the benefit of its faculty and
students, as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In completing a distinguished 47 year educational career in
New York State, Dr. Joan L. Colvin leaves behind more than mere bricks
and mortar; she leaves behind an educational legacy to future gener-
ations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Joan L. Colvin upon the occasion of her retirement after many
years of dedicated service as Assistant Superintendent for Business
Affairs for the Jericho Union Free School District, and for her signif-
icant contributions to education throughout New York State; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Joan L. Colvin.