LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring William Gilmore upon the occasion of his
designation as VEX Teacher of the Year at the Syracuse Regional VEX
Robotics Competition

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 honor
William Gilmore upon the occasion of his designation as VEX Teacher of
the Year at the Syracuse Regional VEX Robotics Competition; and
WHEREAS, The VEX Robotics Competition program is specifically tailored
to bring the magic of robotics competition into the classroom; robotics
is an engaging way to integrate all facets of STEM education into the
classroom and head-to-head competition is a natural way to capture
students' attention; and
WHEREAS, The Syracuse Regional VEX Robotics Competition was held on
February 11, 2012, at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Technology, 500
South Franklin Street in Syracuse, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Auburn, New York, High School team captured the Excel-
lence Award in VEX Robotics for best overall designed robot, as well as
the Tournament Champion Award for overall performance; and
WHEREAS, At the Syracuse Regional VEX Robotics Competition, William
Gilmore, a teacher of technology education at Auburn High School in
Auburn, New York, won the VEX Teacher of the Year Award; and
WHEREAS, A native of Auburn, New York, William Gilmore received his
B.S. in Technology Education at SUNY Oswego and his M.A. in Technology
Education at Ball State University; and
WHEREAS, In addition, William Gilmore is an active volunteer with
students in many community organizations and events; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his educational and community
service, a period of constructive involvement, William Gilmore has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the respect
and admiration of his 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
honor William Gilmore upon the occasion of his designation as VEX Teach-
er of the Year at the Syracuse Regional VEX Robotics Competition; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to William Gilmore.