LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Marie Goldstein upon the occasion of her
retirement after 13 years of distinguished service to the Kings Park
School District Board of Education

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
properly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Marie Goldstein upon the occasion of her retirement after 13 years of
distinguished service to the Kings Park School District Board of Educa-
tion; and
WHEREAS, A resident of Kings Park, New York for more than 38 years,
Marie Goldstein has been an active leader in the Kings Park School
District, a committed member of the local business community and a dedi-
cated wife and mother; and
WHEREAS, A realtor for more than two decades, Marie Goldstein is the
owner and President of Vested Business Brokers, which was established in
2001, and is currently operating out of 26 states from Maine to New
Mexico; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Vested Business Brokers is the largest privately
held company specializing in the sale of privately held businesses with
more than 3,500 listings; she is also the owner and broker of Vested
Realty Group; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her professional accomplishments, Marie Gold-
stein has served the public for 13 years as a member of the Kings Park
School Board of Education; she strives to ensure all children in the
community receive a quality education; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure with the Kings Park School Board of Educa-
tion, Marie Goldstein has served as President for four years and Vice
President for six years; she is also the Board's liaison for the Kings
Park Heritage Museum and for Kings Park in the KNOW, which works to
protect children from drug abuse; and
WHEREAS, Marie Goldstein has volunteered for more than 10 years as the
commissioner of Kings Park Cheerleading to provide young girls in the
area with a safe and rewarding activity; and
WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous awards and accolades, Marie Gold-
stein was honored in 2012 as a Woman of Distinction by the New York
State Senate; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her loving husband, Nathan, and
three beautiful children, Philip, Tiffany and Marie, all of whom feel
privileged to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Individuals like Marie Goldstein 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, Marie Goldstein has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth in the Kings Park School District, as well as on the community-at-
large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impres-
sive dedication 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 Marie Goldstein upon the occasion of her retirement after 13 years

of distinguished service to the Kings Park School District Board of
Education; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Marie Goldstein.