LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring James Quail upon the occasion of his
retirement after 41 distinguished years as an educator

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
James Quail upon the occasion of his retirement after 41 years of
distinguished service as an educator; and
WHEREAS, James Quail has served as District 14 Superintendent since
2003 and has spent nearly all his 41-year career as an educator in North
Brooklyn; for decades, he has been leaving his Rockland County home at
5:30 each morning earning the respect of District 14 students, parents,
teachers, and administrators as a hard-worker, a fair-minded man, and a
passionate educator; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from college, James Quail's first assignment
was with Public School 132 as a teacher and math coordinator; he spent
five years there, all the while earning additional degrees in his out-
of-school time which enhanced his professional development; and
WHEREAS, In time, James Quail was promoted to Assistant Principal at
Public School 250 and after five years in that role, he became Principal
of the school, serving in that capacity for 25 years; he has been nomi-
nated as an Outstanding Principal by various organizations, community
members and various newspapers; and
WHEREAS, Becoming Community Superintendent in 2003, James Quail has
since taken particular pride in his communication with principals; he
has also served as a Local Instructional Superintendent and Senior
School Achievement Facilitator; and
WHEREAS, Educators like James Quail 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, James Quail has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of Community School District 14, as well as on the community-at-large,
and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedi-
cation to others; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Maria and their chil-
dren, Kaitlin, Megan, and Kristin, all of whom feel privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; 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 James Quail upon the occasion of his retirement after 41 years of
dedicated service in education, and for his significant contributions to
education in New York State, and to wish him continued success in all of
his future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to James Quail.