LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Linda Polizzi upon the occasion of
her designation as Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year for
the Central-Western Zone of New York State

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and whose professional lives, personal
endeavors and community service are an example and inspiration to their
colleagues, friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and charac-
ter whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Linda Polizzi upon the occasion of her designation as Secondary
Physical Education Teacher of the Year for the Central-Western Zone of
New York State; this auspicious award will be presented during a
Central-Western Zone mini-conference, to be held on Saturday, March 5,
2011, at the Victor Central School; and
WHEREAS, A physical education teacher at James Monroe High School in
Rochester, New York, Linda Polizzi is in her sixth year at Monroe;
previously, she spent 10 years in sports medicine and taught for five
years at a charter school in Rochester; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Livonia, New York, Linda Polizzi is a graduate
of Geneseo Central School; she earned her Bachelor's degree at SUNY
Cortland and holds a Master's degree from SUNY Brockport; and
WHEREAS, A teacher working with passion and purpose, Linda Polizzi
introduces new activities and experiences to further her students'
education; she also coaches volleyball and junior high bowling; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her educational and community
service, a period of constructive involvement, Linda Polizzi has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of her colleagues, friends and family; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Linda Polizzi upon the occasion of her designation as
Secondary Physical Education Teacher of the Year for the Central-Western
Zone of New York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Linda Polizzi.