LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sandra Johnson upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2016 Golden Apple Award by the Mid-Hud-
son School Study Council

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 custom 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
Sandra Johnson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
first-ever 2016 Golden Apple Award by the Mid-Hudson School Study Coun-
cil for more than 50 distinguished years as an educator; this auspicious
occasion was held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Mount Saint Mary
College, Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, The fundamental purpose of the Mid-Hudson School Study Coun-
cil is to bring about the improvement of education in school districts
located in the Mid-Hudson Valley; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Sandra Johnson 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, After earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Education as
a General Business Major from Bloomsburg State College in Pennsylvania,
Sandra Johnson began her illustrious career in education as a Business
Teacher at Corning-Painted Post Central School District in Corning, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Twenty years later after earning a Master of Science degree
in Education in Guidance and Counseling from Alfred University, Alfred,
New York, Sandra Johnson became a guidance counselor at Horseheads
Central School District in Horseheads, New York, assisting students in
developing their career and college plans; and
WHEREAS, In 1984, Sandra Johnson accepted the position of Assistant
Principal at Waverly Junior/Senior High School in Waverly, New York;
working her way up the career ladder, she accepted various appointments
through the years including Secondary Assistant Principal, Junior-Senior
High School Principal and Middle School Principal; and
WHEREAS, In February of 2006, Sandra Johnson came to Livingston Manor
Central School, Livingston Manor, New York, to serve as Interim Elemen-
tary Principal; a true academic leader, she was then asked to accept the
position full-time and, since that time, has held the title of Elementa-
ry Principal, Middle School Principal, and currently, as Pre-Kindergar-
ten-12th Grade Principal; and
WHEREAS, For the past 53 years, this esteemed educator has been a role
model for individuals of any age; her tireless energy, optimistic atti-
tude and persistent passion for teaching and learning are unmatched; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Sandra Johnson has continually demon-
strated an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the
quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at each
school she has worked at; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable woman has clearly had an enduring impact on
the youth under her care, as well as on the community-at-large, and

accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impressive dedi-
cation to others; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Ryan, their three
children, Molly, Libby, and Billy, and four grandchildren, Jacob, Anna,
Kyle and Camden, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of her life
and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of educational leaders 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 Sandra Johnson upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the 2016 Golden Apple Award by the Mid-Hudson School Study Council
for more than 50 distinguished years as an educator, and to wish her all
the best in her future endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sandra Johnson.