LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Anthony Cardamone upon the occasion of
being named the 2012 New York State Elementary School Principal of the
Year by the School Administrators Association of New York State

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and recognize
those dedicated individuals, who strive to enhance the quality of educa-
tion for our students, and whose accomplishments, character, and commu-
nity commitment inspire all citizens of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to hereby
honor and recognize Anthony Cardamone upon the occasion of being named
the 2012 New York State Elementary School Principal of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Since September 2005, Anthony Cardamone has served as Princi-
pal of Baldwinsville's Harry E. Elden Elementary School, which presently
consists of 450 students, 34 instructional staff members, and 20 support
staff members; and
WHEREAS, As principal, Anthony Cardamone has improved the quality of
education by leading and mentoring staff with enthusiasm, using data to
improve the delivery of instruction, cultivating a positive and stimu-
lating school environment for students and staff, increasing avenues for
student achievement and recognition, developing and supporting many
initiatives such as the school district's literacy committee to address
student achievement gaps, holding monthly school meetings, increasing
staff development and training, supervising the Response to Intervention
program, and encouraging greater parent involvement; and
WHEREAS, Under Anthony Cardamone's guidance, student achievement has
improved at Harry E. Elden Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, Prior to becoming a school administrator, Anthony Cardamone
dedicated 11 years to teaching in the Baldwinsville Central School
District; three years as a kindergarten teacher; four years as a
second-grade teacher; he also served as a reading teacher and an English
Language Arts (ELA) Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, Outside the walls of Harry E. Elden Elementary School, Antho-
ny Cardamone serves as an adjunct professor in the School of Education
at SUNY Oswego; he also is an active member of the School Administrators
Association of New York State (SAANYS), the National Association of
Elementary School Principals, the Association for Supervision and
Curriculum Development (ASCD), the International Reading Association;
and continues to volunteer his time and talents to Paige's Butterfly
Run, a 5K run he founded to raise money for children's cancer research;
and
WHEREAS, It is the practice 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
honor Anthony Cardamone upon the occasion of being named the 2012 New
York State Elementary School Principal of the Year; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Anthony Cardamone.