LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Mr. Calvin Wilson upon the occasion of
his retirement after 25 years of distinguished service to the Wyandanch
Union Free School District

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body seeks to acknowledge those individuals
whose professional lives and civic endeavors serve to enhance the stat-
ure of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Mr.
Calvin Wilson upon the occasion of his retirement after 25 years of
distinguished service to the Wyandanch Union Free School District, to be
celebrated on June 12, 2012, at the Venetian Yacht Club in Babylon, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Calvin Wilson's official retirement date is June 30, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson's reputation precedes him throughout New York
State; he graduated with a Business Administration degree from Niagara
University; he started his career with the Niagara Falls Board of Educa-
tion as a Junior Accountant and was quickly promoted to Director of
Financial Services as a result of his extraordinary abilities and exper-
tise in municipal fiscal management; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson was recruited by the Wyandanch Board of Education
in 1988 based on his proven abilities in fiscal management; he has
continually built workable solutions for long standing problems under
fiscal constraints; and
WHEREAS, Calvin Wilson has served the Wyandanch School District in
many capacities, including Acting Superintendent of Schools, Director of
Human Resources, Business Manager and Director of Finance; he has demon-
strated exemplary leadership and has proven to be a stabilizing force
throughout his 25 years of service to the Wyandanch Union Free School
District; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wilson is a well-respected exceptional leader, father,
grandfather and dedicated public servant; he has demonstrated a strong
commitment to the children and families of the Wyandanch Community; he
has built a legacy of excellence and character in education; and
WHEREAS, For the past 25 years, Calvin Wilson rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to both the Wyandanch School District
and the community; and
WHEREAS, In his capacity as Business Manager, Calvin Wilson served
with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In his official acts, Calvin Wilson was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During his tenure with the Wyandanch School District, Calvin
Wilson earned the admiration, esteem and affection of his colleagues;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Mr. Calvin Wilson upon the occasion of his retirement after 25
years of distinguished service; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mr. Calvin Wilson.