LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Angela Cigna Lukaszewski upon the occa-
sion of her retirement

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
Angela Cigna Lukaszewski upon the occasion of her retirement; and
WHEREAS, A High School Science Teacher for 33 years, 32 of them at
Syosset High School, and a 38-year Adjunct Associate Professor of Phys-
ics at Hofstra University, Angela Lukaszewski is officially retiring in
June of 2012; and
WHEREAS, A research facilitator and publicist, Angela Lukaszewski was
active in her community and received several awards and accolades,
including the 1991 and 2002 New York Science Teachers Association's
Service Award, the 1996 New York Science Teachers Association's STANYS
Fellows Award, as well as the 1986 Suffolk County Science Teachers Asso-
ciation's Service Award; because of her sincere dedication to Syosset,
since 1992, the high school has had numerous students who were Intel
Science Talent Search (Westinghouse) semi-finalists and finalists; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Angela Lukaszewski 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, Angela Lukaszewski has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of Syosset, as well as on the community-at-large, and accordingly
merits recognition and applause for her 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 Angela Cigna Lukaszewski upon the occasion of her retirement, and
for her significant 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 Angela Cigna Lukaszewski.