LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Peggy J. Wozniak, Ed.D. upon the occa-
sion of her retirement as Superintendent of the Binghamton City School
District

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
Peggy J. Wozniak, Ed.D., upon the occasion of her retirement as Super-
intendent of the Binghamton City School District; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peggy J. Wozniak has been the Superintendent of the Bing-
hamton City School District since 2002; previously, she served as Super-
intendent of the Mammoth Lakes Unified School District in California;
and
WHEREAS, In 2000, she was named the Superintendent of the Year by the
Association of California School Administrators; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peggy J. Wozniak has been an educator for 40 years; she
was a teacher for 12 years and a school administrator for 28 years,
including 15 years as a superintendent; she previously served on the
faculty of the California School Boards Association assisting in the
development of the Masters in Governance Program; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Dr. Peggy J. Wozniak is on the faculty of the
Transition to the Superintendency Program and presents on the Superin-
tendency and the Board of Education throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peggy J. Wozniak earned her Bachelor's degree in educa-
tion from Alfred University, her Masters degree in education from SUNY
College at Buffalo, and her Doctorate in educational management from the
University of LaVerne in California; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peggy J. Wozniak was appointed by the Governor to the
Children's Cabinet Advisory Board; in 2008, she received a Distinguished
Achievement Award from Alfred University, and in 2009, was inducted into
the Alumni Hall of Distinction by the Commission on Independent Colleges
and Universities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peggy J. Wozniak received the Presidential Order of Merit
from Alfred University in June of 2012; her community involvement
includes serving on the boards of the Alfred University Women's Leader-
ship Center, Southern Tier Regional Advisory Board for the Lifetime
Healthcare Companies and the Executive Board of the New York State Asso-
ciation of Small City School Districts; she is also a member of the
Binghamton Rotary Club and the Binghamton University Forum; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Dr. Peggy J. Wozniak 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, Dr. Peggy J. Wozniak has clearly had an enduring impact on
the youth of the Binghamton City School District, as well as on the
community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for
40 years of impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom 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 Peggy J. Wozniak, Ed.D. upon the occasion of her retirement as
Superintendent of the Binghamton City School District, and for her
significant contributions to education in New York State; and to wish
her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Peggy J. Wozniak, Ed.D.