LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sally Newton upon the occasion of her
retirement after 38 years of distinguished service to the North Colonie
Central 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
Sally Newton upon the occasion of her retirement after 38 years of
distinguished service in the North Colonie Central School District; and
WHEREAS, Sally Newton was born and raised in the Boght area and
attended Forts Ferry Elementary School; a 1967 graduate of Shaker High
School, she worked for 38 years in the school district she grew up in;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Sally Newton went through two differ-
ent central offices, five superintendents and countless coworkers; and
WHEREAS, Humble about spending four decades at the helm of the
district's phone system, Sally Newton's love of people, whether it was a
parent or colleague, is what kept her going day after day, year after
year; and
WHEREAS, For the past 38 years, Sally Newton rendered faithful,
conscientious and valuable service to North Colonie Central School
District; and
WHEREAS, While serving the North Colonie Central School District,
Sally Newton served with loyalty, honor and distinction; and
WHEREAS, In her official acts, Sally Newton was governed by a keen
sense of duty and always showed a unique grasp of human problems; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the North Colonie Central School
District, Sally Newton earned the admiration, esteem and affection of
her colleagues; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sally Newton upon the occasion of her retirement after 38 years of
distinguished service to the North Colonie Central School District; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sally Newton.