Senate Resolution No. 951

BY: Senator LARKIN

HONORING Barbara Parnes upon the occasion of
receiving the distinguished National Board
Certification by the National Board for Professional
Teaching Standards

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled;
its history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its
educational professionals and the students they inspire; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
the significant achievements in the distinguished careers of those
outstanding educational leaders, whose dedication and accomplishments
have been instrumental 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
Barbara Parnes upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished National
Board Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching
Standards; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Parnes was one of 21 teachers statewide who earned
National Board Certification in 2016, along with an additional 30
educators who successfully recertified; currently, there are 1,790
teachers who have achieved this outstanding honor in New York State; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Parnes is a Guidance Counselor at Cornwall Central
High School in New Windsor, New York; her students range in age from
early childhood through young adults; and

WHEREAS, National Board Certification is awarded to teachers who
voluntarily have their teaching methods evaluated through a rigorous
series of performance-based assessments, including teaching portfolios,
student work examples, and student learning; and

WHEREAS, Educators like Barbara Parnes provide a tremendous service
to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young
people in their educational journeys and ensuring success in their
future years; and

WHEREAS, Barbara Parnes has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Cornwall Central School District, as well as on the
community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for
her impressive dedication to her students; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals such as Barbara Parnes who work to support
our proud tradition of public education by providing skills and talents
to our schools; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Barbara Parnes upon the occasion of receiving the distinguished
National Board Certification by the National Board for Professional

Teaching Standards, and for her significant contributions to education
in New York State; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Barbara Parnes.