LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the 2013 Teaching Excellence Award
Winners from the 48th Senate District

WHEREAS, Members of the teaching profession who inspire us all with
their dedication and commitment to their students and their communities,
deserve special recognition from this Legislative Body; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
those teachers from the 48th Senate District, who have been honored with
Teaching Excellence Awards; and
WHEREAS, These outstanding and dedicated teachers received their
Teaching Excellence Awards at a ceremony held in their honor on June 6,
2013, at the Jefferson County BOCES; and
WHEREAS, Teaching Excellence Award winners are dedicated professionals
who go above and beyond to inspire young minds, helping their students
to achieve success; and
WHEREAS, The 2013 Teaching Excellence Award Winners include: Cathy
Ashlaw, Deborah Babock, Dave Bailey, Jenn Berie, Beth Anne Bogdovitz,
Alice Boucher, Carol Burch, Margaret Cantanzavo, Lorraine Caramanna,
Kasey Dolson, Marie Donahue, Dianne Drayse-Alonso, Cheryl Evans, Christ-
ina Frank, Juliette Guarino, Sheena Hamiter, Sheryl Harrell, Katie
Healy, Renee Hendrickson, Chris Hyde-Hall, Jackie Kelly, Lynn Kelogg,
Barb LaBeau, Bob Ladoucer, Daniel Mainville, Linda Meredith, Adam
Metcalf, Nicole Morenz, Emily Paglia, Valerie Pond, Jennifer Prevost,
Terry Ranger, Ami Richardson, Rachel Riggs, Patrick Robbins, Susan Ryan,
Scott Sargent, Lisa Smithers, Melissa Staats, Myrtis Sterio, Delinda
Sunderland, Sharon Waligory, Thomas Wiegand, Tonyajo Wiegand, Meredith
Williams; and
WHEREAS, The Teaching Excellence Awards recognize the heart of a
teacher is a special one, driven to help, to uplift, to inspire and to
protect our children; and
WHEREAS, These special teachers help their students to believe in
themselves, genuinely working their hardest and doing their best for
their students and our schools; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the 2013 Teaching Excellence Award Winners from the 48th Senate
District; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the 2013 Teaching Excellence Award Winners from the 48th
Senate District.