LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Janet Tafeen upon the occasion of her
retirement after 27 years of distinguished service as an educator

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the
success of the North Merrick Union Free School District is due in large
part to the efforts of Janet Tafeen; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Janet Tafeen
upon the occasion of her retirement after 27 years of distinguished
service as an educator, to be celebrated on Monday, June 25, 2012; and
WHEREAS, For nearly three decades, Janet Tafeen has ably served the
North Merrick Union Free School District in her role as a Speech and
Language Pathologist; and
WHEREAS, In addition to contributions as an educator, Janet Tafeen
served as a valuable member of the North Merrick Faculty Association for
many years; and
WHEREAS, Janet Tafeen has continually demonstrated an impressive dedi-
cation, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the
quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at the
North Merrick Union Free School District for the benefit of its faculty
and students, as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In completing her service as an educator, Janet Tafeen leaves
behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a legacy to
the residents of the North Merrick community and to future generations
of its students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Janet Tafeen upon the occasion of her retirement after 27 years of
distinguished service as an educator, and for her significant contrib-
utions to education in New York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Janet Tafeen.