LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Westchester-Putnam School Boards
Association upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious organizations of distinguished purpose that
have been committed to educating our youth and the pursuit of excel-
lence; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
the Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association upon the occasion of
celebrating its 50th Anniversary, to be observed at an Anniversary Gala
Dinner on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at Crabtree's Kittle House in Chappa-
qua, New York; and
WHEREAS, Since its founding in 1962, the Westchester-Putnam School
Boards Association has served school board members by supporting their
role as education leaders in their communities and the region; and
WHEREAS, The Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association works to
improve the effectiveness of school boards and enhance its school
districts by providing members with informative programs on education,
public policy and board development as well as training workshops, and
advocacy and networking opportunities; and
WHEREAS, To further support boards of education, the Westchester-Put-
nam School Boards Association offers training, support and networking
for district clerks in member districts; and
WHEREAS, The Association also serves a key role by collaborating with
other local, state and national educational and child-focused organiza-
tions; and
WHEREAS, The Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association has worked
to earn a solid reputation as a regional leader on issues related to
public education and school district governance; and
WHEREAS, The Association works hard to fulfill its mission to: promote
effective school district governance and boardsmanship through training
and education; facilitate communication and the sharing of information;
serve as a resource on public education policy issues; advocate for
legislation that supports public education; and foster relationships
with organizations that share common interests and goals; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association upon the occasion
of celebrating its 50th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Westchester-Putnam School Boards Association.