LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Janie L. Nusser upon the occasion of
her designation as Seneca County Woman of the Year by the Seneca County
Women's Coalition

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, Janie L. Nusser has given not only of her time and energies
but also of her competence, intelligence and leadership and consequently
has been designated for special honor; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Janie L.
Nusser upon the occasion of her designation as Seneca County Woman of
the Year by the Seneca County Women's Coalition, to be celebrated at a
dinner held in her honor on March 3, 2012; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Cornell University, Janie L. Nusser holds a
bachelor's degree in both Education and English Education, as well as a
master's degree in Educational Administration; and
WHEREAS, A seasoned educator, Janie L. Nusser taught in Kansas and
Wyoming for 18 years, and served as an Educational Consultant for 12
years; she spent time as a School Administrator and Research Support
Specialist; and
WHEREAS, Since 2002, Janie L. Nusser has been Superintendent of South
Seneca Central School District; in this role, she has shown her dedi-
cation to the children and families of the district and the county as a
whole; and
WHEREAS, Janie L. Nusser was key in the vision that grew into the
Seneca County Literacy Project; this project resulted in a collaboration
with the Family Reading Partnership; and
WHEREAS, The Seneca County Literacy Project was one of many projects
which resulted from Janie L. Nusser's participation in The Seneca County
Partners for Children, Youth and Families; and
WHEREAS, Janie L. Nusser is a constant and consistent force for
ethical practice, high-quality education, and equality of justice for
even the most underprivileged members of our community; and
WHEREAS, Janie L. Nusser is a strong supporter of early childhood
development and has maintained programs such as Even Start, Universal
Pre-Kindergarten, and connections with Family Reading Partnership of
Tompkins County; and
WHEREAS, This extraordinary woman has been called upon to contribute
her time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, A strong member of her community, Janie L. Nusser served on
the United Way board for five years and was co-chair of The Seneca Coun-
ty Partners for Children, Youth and Families for four years which
created opportunities for students throughout the community; she has
also participated in bell ringing for the Salvation Army for several
years; and
WHEREAS, Janie L. Nusser has been the recipient of numerous awards,
some of which include, the Kansas Teacher of the Year Award, the
Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, and the New York State Middle
School Association Educator of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Janie L. Nusser has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Janie L. Nusser has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Janie L. Nusser upon the occasion of her designation as Seneca
County Woman of the Year by the Seneca County Women's Coalition; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Janie L. Nusser.