LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Lori Nelson posthumously upon the occa-
sion of her designation as recipient of the New York State School Boards
Association Lifetime Advocacy Achievement Award

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 those
outstanding educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements were
instrumental 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 Lori
Nelson posthumously upon the occasion of designation as recipient of the
New York State School Boards Association Lifetime Advocacy Achievement
Award; the family of Lori Nelson will accept this auspicious award on
her behalf; and
WHEREAS, Lori Nelson was first elected as trustee on the Byron-Bergen
Board of Education in July of 2000 and served in this capacity until her
sudden death in October of 2010; and
WHEREAS, Lori Nelson served as chairperson and member of the Byron-
Bergen Board of Education's Budget, Audit, Policy, Facilities and/or
Academic Committee; served as the Vice President of the Byron-Bergen
Board of Education for over seven years; was a member of the Genesee
Valley School Boards Association and served as the President and immedi-
ate past President for six years; served on the Genesee Valley School
Boards Association's legislative, nomination, and executive committees;
participated in the New York State School Boards Association's State
Legislative Network; and served as a member of the National School
Boards Association's Federal Relations Network; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Lori Nelson attended numerous workshops, insti-
tutes, conferences and trainings supported by the New York State School
Boards Association; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who worked 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 Lori Nelson posthumously upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the New York State School Boards Association Lifetime Advo-
cacy Achievement Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Lori Nelson.