LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marguerite Flood upon the occasion of
her retirement after many years of dedicated service to Orange-Ulster
BOCES

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
Marguerite Flood upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of
dedicated service to Orange-Ulster BOCES, to be celebrated at a Retire-
ment Party on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Catlin Gardens in Slate Hill,
New York; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Flood currently serves as the Assistant Super-
intendent for Human Resources at Orange-Ulster BOCES; and
WHEREAS, She joined Orange-Ulster BOCES in 1990 as a Special Education
teacher, and was promoted to Principal in the Special Education Divi-
sion, then to Assistant Director of Special Education in 1993; and
WHEREAS, In 1997, Marguerite Flood became the Director of Special
Education, serving for seven years before being appointed to the posi-
tion of Executive Director of Personnel in 2004; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Marguerite Flood was once again promoted to Assist-
ant Superintendent for Personnel; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Flood holds a Certificate in Human Resource
Studies from Cornell University; CAS in Education Administration from
SUNY New Paltz, a master's degree in Special Education from SUNY New
Paltz, and a bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies/Elementary Education
from the University of California; and
WHEREAS, Marguerite Flood has also served as an Adjunct Professor at
SUNY New Paltz, a parent educator at Mid-Hudson Migrant Education Center
in New Paltz, Director of Early Childhood Education and Lead Teacher at
the Early Childhood Learning Center in Cairo, New York, and Teacher at
SCOR in Robert Park, California; and
WHEREAS, A valued and involved member of her community, Marguerite
Flood has served as a board member for the Dreams Foundation, and member
of the BOCES School Safety Committee; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Marguerite Flood 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, Marguerite Flood has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Orange-Ulster BOCES, as well as on the community-at-large,
and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her many years of
impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Marguerite Flood upon the occasion of her retirement after many
years of dedicated service to Orange-Ulster BOCES, and for her signif-

icant contributions to education in New York State; and to wish her
continued success in all of her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marguerite Flood.