LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Peggy J. Wozniak, Ed.D. upon the occa-
sion of her retirement as Superintendent of the Binghamton City Schools,
after many years of dedicated service in education

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 acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in 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
Peggy J. Wozniak, Ed.D. upon the occasion of her retirement as Super-
intendent of the Binghamton City Schools, after many years of dedicated
service in education; she will officially retire January 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peggy Wozniak has held the esteemed position of Super-
intendent of the Binghamton City School District since 2002; previously,
she served as Superintendent of the Mammoth Lakes Unified School
District in California; and
WHEREAS, In 2000, she was named Superintendent of the Year by the
Association of California School Administrators; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peggy Wozniak has been a school administrator for 28
years, including 15 years as a superintendent; formerly, she served on
the faculty of the California School Boards Association assisting in the
development of the Masters in Governance Program; and
WHEREAS, She is currently on the faculty of the Transition to the
Superintendency Program and presents on the Superintendency and the
Board of Education throughout New York State; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peggy Wozniak earned her Bachelor's degree in education
from Alfred University, her Masters degree in education from SUNY
College at Buffalo, and her Doctorate in Educational Management from the
University of LaVerne in California; and
WHEREAS, In 2008, she received a Distinguished Achievement Award from
Alfred University, and in 2009, she was inducted into the Alumni Hall of
Distinction by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Peggy Wozniak's community involvement includes serving on
the boards of the Alfred University Women's Leadership Center, Southern
Tier Regional Advisory Board for the Lifetime Healthcare Companies, and
the Board of the New York State Association of Small City School
Districts; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Dr. Peggy J. Wozniak 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, Dr. Peggy J. Wozniak has clearly had an enduring impact on
the youth of the Binghamton City Schools, as well as on the community-
at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her
impressive 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 Peggy J. Wozniak, Ed.D. upon the occasion of her retirement as

Superintendent of Binghamton City Schools, after many years of dedicated
service in education, and for her significant contributions to education
in New York State; and to wish her continued success in all of her
future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Peggy J. Wozniak.