LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Bryan Zevotek upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Teacher Innovator Award by the Public
Broadcasting Service

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the efforts
of those individuals in the teaching profession who distinguish them-
selves in their dedication and commitment to their students; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Bryan Zevotek upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Teacher Innovator Award by the Public Broadcasting Service for his inno-
vative approach to teaching science; and
WHEREAS, The PBS LearningMedia and the Henry Ford Historical Center in
Dearborn, Michigan, team up each year to honor top teachers across the
United States who use digital media to develop new approaches to aid
student learning; and
WHEREAS, As a member of the Carthage Central School faculty, Bryan
Zevotek has been a leader in using innovative technology approaches to
help young people learn about science and technology; and
WHEREAS, As one of the top 10 teachers in the nation to be presented
with this auspicious award, Bryan Zevotek has been invited to attend a
weeklong "Innovation Immersion Experience" at the Henry Ford Historical
Center where he and other educators will work on developing new inno-
vations to American education; and
WHEREAS, By developing new approaches to help young people acquire a
deeper appreciation and understanding of science, Bryan Zevotek has also
helped inspire other educators to embrace technology in their approaches
to teaching; and
WHEREAS, The future success of our State and Nation is dependent upon
individuals such as Bryan Zevotek, who dedicate their lives as educa-
tors, nurturing our most precious resource, our youth; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when indi-
viduals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Bryan Zevotek upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Teacher Innovator Award by the Public Broadcasting Service, and to
wish him continued success in all his future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bryan Zevotek.