LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan Murray-Tetz upon the occasion of
her retirement after many years of distinguished service to Orange-Ul-
ster BOCES

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Susan Murray-Tetz upon the occasion of her retirement after many years
of distinguished service to Orange-Ulster BOCES, to be observed at a
retirement celebration on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at The Fountains in
Middletown, New York; and
WHEREAS, Susan Murray-Tetz has served in the mental health field since
1973, and has been employed by Orange-Ulster BOCES since 1984; she will
officially retire at the end of this school year; and
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, Susan Murray-Tetz has rendered
faithful, conscientious and valuable service to Orange-Ulster BOCES; and
WHEREAS, Initially serving as a school social worker, in 2007, Susan
Murray-Tetz was appointed BOCES Coordinator of Mental Health Services
and Principal of RESTART and IDT; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, Susan Murray-Tetz has been an active
member of the Orange County Interagency Collaboration Team, serving as a
liaison between the County Team and the Schools Crisis Response Team as
well as representing Orange-Ulster BOCES; and
WHEREAS, In her capacity as BOCES Coordinator of Mental Health
Services and Principal of RESTART and IDT, Susan Murray-Tetz has served
with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Susan Murray-Tetz was governed by a
keen sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems;
and
WHEREAS, Susan Murray-Tetz is proactive and has always used her exper-
tise to assist students, staff, parents and administrators; her profes-
sional commitments and volunteer activities are extensive; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of her community, Susan Murray-
Tetz is a member of the Planning Committee for developing and monitoring
the County Comprehensive Plan for Youth Development/Services; and
WHEREAS, For the last 34 years, Susan Murray-Tetz has been a member of
the Orange County Youth Board where she has served terms as President
and Vice President; and
WHEREAS, Susan Murray-Tetz is also a member of the Juvenile Justice
Subcommittee, a team that has worked to introduce restorative justice
practices to Orange County; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, this remarkable woman has served as a member of the
Admissions Committee of the RSS Hamptonburg Group Home, Co-Chair of the
Youth Awards Luncheon Committee, member of the Children's Mental Health
Services Subcommittee of the Community Services Board, member of the
Steering Committee, and is one of the founders of the CISM (Critical
Incident Stress Management) Team in Orange County; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with Orange-Ulster BOCES, Susan Murray-Tetz
earned the admiration, esteem and affection of her colleagues; 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
honor Susan Murray-Tetz upon the occasion of her retirement after many
years of distinguished service to Orange-Ulster BOCES; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan Murray-Tetz.