LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Helen Russo upon the occasion of her
retirement after 37 years of distinguished service as an educator

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
Helen Russo upon the occasion of her retirement after 37 years of
distinguished service in education to be celebrated at Leif Ericson Day
School's Annual Dinner Dance on Friday, April 24, 2015, at the Dyker
Beach Gold Club, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Helen Russo 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, A native of Brooklyn, New York, Helen Russo earned her degree
from Hunter College, and started a career in teaching; and
WHEREAS, In 1985, Helen Russo began her illustrious tenure at Leif
Ericson Day School as a third grade teacher; and
WHEREAS, A devoted educator for over three decades, Helen Russo also
served as Assistant Principal at Leif Ericson Day School for 10 years,
and was faculty representative to the School Board; furthermore, this
esteemed woman is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Educators Associ-
ation; and
WHEREAS, Helen Russo has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of Leif Ericson Day School, as well as on the community-at-large, and
accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impressive dedi-
cation 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 Helen Russo upon the occasion of her retirement after 37 years of
distinguished service in education, and for her significant contrib-
utions 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 Helen Russo.