LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Paul Gasparini upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2012 New York State High School Princi-
pal of the Year Award by the School Administrators Association of New
York State

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and recognize
those dedicated individuals, who strive to enhance the quality of educa-
tion for our students, and whose accomplishments, character, and commu-
nity commitment inspire all citizens of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Paul
Gasparini upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2012
New York State High School Principal of the Year Award by the School
Administrators Association of New York State (SAANYS); and
WHEREAS, Paul Gasparini has been an educator for 27 years; he began
his career as a social studies teacher; he served two years as Seminar
Leader for the Harvard Institute of Reading, Writing and Civic Educa-
tion, two years as Assistant Principal at Liverpool High School, and
four years as Assistant Principal at Tully Junior High School; and
WHEREAS, In June of 2001, Paul Gasparini was appointed Principal of
Jamesville-DeWitt High School, a 9-12 grade school in Onondaga County
that presently serves approximately 900 students; and
WHEREAS, As principal of Jamesville-DeWitt High School, Paul Gasparini
has improved the quality of education by leading and mentoring staff
with enthusiasm, cultivating a positive and stimulating school environ-
ment for all students and staff, increasing the number of Advanced
Placement courses offered at the high school, encouraging more parent
and community involvement, and increasing student recognition initi-
atives; and
WHEREAS, Under Paul Gasparini's effective leadership, student achieve-
ment and school spirit have improved at Jamesville-Dewitt High School;
and
WHEREAS, Outside the walls of Jamesville-DeWitt High School, Paul
Gasparini is extremely committed to his community; he serves on the
Government Relations and Assessment Advisory Committees for the School
Administrators Association of New York State; the National Association
of Secondary School Principals; the Task Force for Teacher and Principal
Evaluation; and the Central New York High School Principals Consortium;
and
WHEREAS, In addition, Paul Gasparini serves as an active member of the
Fabius-Pompey Recreation Board, a den leader for Boy Scouts of America,
and as a church lector; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and 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 Paul Gasparini upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2012 New York State High School Principal of the Year Award; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paul Gasparini.