LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Parent Coordinators of Brooklyn,
New York, upon the occasion of celebrating the 1st Annual 21st Senatori-
al District Parent Coordinators Appreciation Day

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
just tribute to the Parent Coordinators in each school directly respon-
sible for supporting families and supporting parent involvement and
strengthening the educational system of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in keeping with its time-ho-
nored traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend
Karen McKie, Parent Coordinator of Brooklyn, New York, upon the occasion
of celebrating the 1st Annual 21st Senatorial District Parent Coordina-
tors Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, On Friday, March 30, 2012, Healthfirst will be hosting an
appreciation breakfast at Crystal Manor to honor Karen McKie, Parent
Teacher Coordinator; this year's theme is "Family Engagement in Your
Child's Education"; and
WHEREAS, It is said that comprehensive parent partnerships make
certain that every school develops and implements an effective plan for
parental and family engagement, ensuring a family friendly school
climate in cooperation with an academically enriched environment for
both teachers and students; and
WHEREAS, The successful sharing of ideas, enriching school districts
and maintaining specific roles of Karen McKie and Parent Coordinators
throughout Brooklyn, New York, including conducting outreach to get
other parents involved in school life and supporting school activities,
are essential in the community; and
WHEREAS, Karen McKie, Parent Coordinators, administrators, teachers
and support staff are all committed to ensuring academic success and
together look forward to working toward excellent academic growth; and
WHEREAS, The 21st Senatorial District Parent Coordinators Appreciation
Day provides an opportunity to recognize Karen McKie, and the signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life and the progression of our
educational system and for all people to gain a greater appreciation of
the role Parent Coordinators will continue to play in our society; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize such a respectable and dedicated group of parents like Karen
McKie who foster pride in education and exemplify family engagement that
represents and strengthens the fabric of the people and the State of New
York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Karen McKie, upon the occasion of celebrating the 1st Annual
21st Senatorial District Parent Coordinators Appreciation Day; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Karen McKie.