LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jack Leshner upon the occasion of his
designation as the first inductee into the Fallsburg Central School
District Hall of Fame

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those distinguished citizens who devote their time and ener-
gies to the service of their community and profession, participating in
civic affairs and enhancing the character and quality of life for all
citizens; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Jack
Leshner upon the occasion of his designation as the first inductee into
the Fallsburg Central School District Hall of Fame; this auspicious
occasion will be celebrated at the Fallsburg High School graduation
ceremonies, to be held on Sunday, June 23, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Fallsburg Central School District Hall of Fame was first
opened to public nominations in 2011-2012; and
WHEREAS, Jack Leshner is a teaching legend in the Fallsburg, New York,
community; the year 2013 marks the 60th anniversary of when he began his
distinguished 33 year teaching career at Fallsburg Central High School
in 1953; and
WHEREAS, Embodying class, grace and honor, Jack Leshner's interest in
teaching began as a young boy in Kiamesha Lake in a one-room school-
house; and
WHEREAS, Jack Leshner began his very long career as an outstanding
educator in the social studies department at Fallsburg Senior High
School; he made the subject of history come alive to his students and
encouraged students to think critically and see the relevance of the
past to current events; and
WHEREAS, Many of Jack Leshner's students were so inspired by his
teaching methods, mentoring and manner in and outside the classroom that
they pursued their own teaching careers; and
WHEREAS, Jack Leshner's love of teaching and history did not end when
he left Fallsburg High School in 1986; he remained in the Fallsburg
community and taught political science and history at Sullivan County
Community College until 2011 when he retired; and
WHEREAS, In addition to his teaching, Jack Leshner held leadership
positions in Monticello's Temple Shalom and was active in B'nai B'rith;
he also served for 21 years on the Monticello School Board, and led the
Sullivan County Dramatic Workshop; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Jack Leshner has stood
constant in dignity, good grace and humor; and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Jack Leshner has displayed through-
out his life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their profession and community,
and have shown a long and sustained commitment to excellence, certainly
have earned the recognition and applause of all citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jack Leshner upon the occasion of his designation as the first
inductee into the Fallsburg Central School District Hall of Fame; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jack Leshner.