LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Anne Whooley upon the occasion of her
retirement as Principal of Dickinson Avenue Elementary School

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 Anne
Whooley upon the occasion of her retirement as Principal of Dickinson
Avenue Elementary School; and
WHEREAS, After 30 years with the Northport-East Northport School
District, Ann Whooley will officially be retiring in June of 2012; and
WHEREAS, Anne Whooley graduated from St. John's University and began
her career at a private school in Queens, New York, where she taught
theology for two years, was a dean of 11th grade for five years, and
then a guidance counselor for five years; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, Anne Whooley joined Northport High School as a guid-
ance counselor; the following year she moved to East Northport Junior
High School, remaining for one year before returning to Northport High
School; and
WHEREAS, During her 18 years as a guidance counselor, Anne Whooley
took advantage of a district sponsored program, where she attended Hofs-
tra University to obtain her master's degree in school administration;
and
WHEREAS, Once Anne Whooley obtained her degree, she took on the posi-
tion of assistant principal at Northport Middle School, where she served
for four years; and
WHEREAS, In 2000, Anne Whooley moved to her current position as Prin-
cipal of Dickinson Avenue Elementary School, where she has been a dedi-
cated and committed leader of both its students and staff; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Anne Whooley 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, Anne Whooley has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of Dickinson Avenue Elementary School, as well as on the community-at-
large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impres-
sive 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 Anne Whooley upon the occasion of her retirement as Principal of
Dickinson Avenue Elementary School, and for her significant contrib-
utions 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 Anne Whooley.