LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Steven Deinhardt upon the occasion of
his retirement as Assistant Superintendent for Administration with the
Binghamton City School District

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Steven Deinhardt upon the occasion of his retirement as Assistant Super-
intendent for Administration with the Binghamton City School District;
he will officially retire on January 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Steven Deinhardt started working for the Binghamton City
School District in 1975 as a physical education teacher; he then worked
as Director of health, physical education and athletics before becoming
Assistant Superintendent 10 years ago; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Steven Deinhardt was Binghamton High School's
head football coach from 1985 to 2000; in this capacity, he touched the
lives of many students; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Steven Deinhardt oversaw two major capital
projects which upgraded all of Binghamton's school buildings; he was
also the point person in developing the school district's annual budg-
ets; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Steven Deinhardt provide a tremendous service
to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young
people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; and
WHEREAS, Steven Deinhardt has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Binghamton City School District, as well as on the communi-
ty-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his
impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Steven Deinhardt upon the occasion of his retirement as Assistant
Superintendent for Administration with the Binghamton City School
District, and to wish him continued success in all his future endeavors;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Steven Deinhardt.