LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dan Martinelli upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the 2013 Greater Capital Region Principals'
Center Principal of the Year Award

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 pay tribute to
those individuals of outstanding character and remarkable integrity who
enhance the quality of education of 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 Dan
Martinelli upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the 2013
Greater Capital Region Principals' Center Principal of the Year Award,
celebrated on Tuesday, April 16, 2013, at the Italian American Community
Center in Albany, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Greater Capital Region Principals' Center is affiliated
with the Capital Area School Development Association, a center for
school improvement at the University at Albany; and
WHEREAS, Dan Martinelli, a resident of Albany, New York, and proud
father of three, was chosen for this honor based on his improvement in
curriculum and instruction, student achievement, and engagement of the
community; and
WHEREAS, Prior to serving as Principal of Cohoes Middle School for the
past four years, Dan Martinelli was the assistant principal; he holds
all students and staff, including himself, to the highest academic and
civic standards, and he has a clear vision for the future of the Cohoes
Middle School community; and
WHEREAS, Dan Martinelli is leading the faculty in focusing on giving
his 425 students a high-quality education, as well as teaching them to
be good citizens; he is extremely proud of the robotics program, and the
goal of getting double the amount of children into accelerated math; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Dan Martinelli 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, Dan Martinelli has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth at Cohoes Middle School, as well as on the community-at-large, and
accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedi-
cation 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 Dan Martinelli upon the occasion of his designation as recipient
of the 2013 Greater Capital Region Principals' Center Principal of the
Year Award, and 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 Dan Martinelli.