LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Jerome Melvin upon the occasion of
his retirement as Superintendent of the North Syracuse 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 Dr.
Jerome Melvin upon the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent of
the North Syracuse School District; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Jerome Melvin begin in education in 1959 and first became
a superintendent in 1969; his first stint as a superintendent came in
Liverpool in 1978; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Jerome Melvin eventually moved to North Syracuse and
retired there in 2000; from there, he accepted a number of interim jobs
and came back to head the North Syracuse District in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Dr. Jerome Melvin 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, Dr. Jerome Melvin has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the North Syracuse School District, as well as on the communi-
ty-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his
impressive 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 Dr. Jerome Melvin upon the occasion of his retirement as Super-
intendent of the North Syracuse School District and to wish him contin-
ued success in all of his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Jerome Melvin.