LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph Zanetti upon the occasion of his
retirement after many years of distinguished service as Superintendent
of the Tuxedo Union Free 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
Joseph Zanetti upon the occasion of his retirement after many years of
distinguished service as Superintendent of the Tuxedo Union Free School
District; and
WHEREAS, In his role as Superintendent, Joseph Zanetti has been a
driving force in carrying out the mission of the Tuxedo Union Free
School District, which is to engage students in the pursuit of knowledge
for academic success, productive citizenship, and the development of
personal potential in this diverse and changing world; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Zanetti, who has worked as an educator for 38 years,
came to the 615-student Tuxedo Union Free School District 25 years ago,
and has served as its Superintendent for the past 13 years; prior to
working at the Tuxedo schools, he held positions at both Valley Central
and Florida School Districts; and
WHEREAS, As Superintendent of Tuxedo Union Free School District,
Joseph Zanetti is responsible for the hire of nearly all the staff with-
in the district; he has built powerful relationships with both the staff
and students of Tuxedo School and has been an active supporter and
frequent presence at almost every sporting event within the district;
and
WHEREAS, During his tenure, Joseph Zanetti presided over two major
expansion projects in the elementary and high schools, doubling the
amount of instructional space within those buildings; and
WHEREAS, Upon his retirement, Joseph Zanetti intends to spend more
time with his wife and three sons; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Joseph Zanetti 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, Joseph Zanetti has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Tuxedo Union Free School District, as well as on the commu-
nity-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for
almost four decades of 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 Joseph Zanetti upon the occasion of his retirement after many
years of distinguished service as Superintendent of the Tuxedo Union
Free School District, and to wish him continued success in all his
future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Zanetti, 52 Mark Drive, Middletown, New York 10940.