LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mark Barth upon the occasion of his
retirement after 34 years of distinguished service as an educator

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 Mark
Barth upon the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of distin-
guished service as an educator, to be celebrated on Monday, June 18,
2012; and
WHEREAS, In 1977, Mark Barth began his career as a substitute teacher
in the Mineola UFSD; and
WHEREAS, Mark Barth was subsequently hired as a full-time social
studies teacher, teaching American History to 7th and 8th graders; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Mark Barth taught students in the Academ-
ically Gifted Program, and also taught the first computer classes; and
WHEREAS, Mark Barth was appointed Assistant Principal at Jackson
Avenue School, followed by Assistant Principal at the Middle School, and
Principal at Hampton Street School; and
WHEREAS, Mark Barth will retire as Principal of the Middle School in
the Mineola School District; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Mark Barth 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, Mark Barth has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth of
the Mineola School District, as well as on the community-at-large, and
accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedi-
cation 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 Mark Barth upon the occasion of his retirement after 34 years of
distinguished service as an educator, and for his significant contrib-
utions to education in New York State; and to wish him continued success
in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mark Barth.