Senate Resolution No. 770

BY: Senator METZGER

CONGRATULATING Barbara Clinton upon the occasion
of her retirement after 48 years of dedicated
service to the New Paltz Central School District

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of
and publicly 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
congratulate Barbara Clinton upon the occasion of her retirement after
48 years of dedicated service to the New Paltz Central School District;
and

WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and
the success of the New Paltz Central School District is due in large
part to the efforts of Barbara Clinton; and

WHEREAS, After a career which spanned nearly five decades, Barbara
Clinton will officially retire from the esteemed position of Principal
of New Paltz High School on July 5, 2019; and

WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Barbara Clinton, New Paltz
High School strives to be a community of learners that emphasizes mutual
respect and responsibility in which everyone realizes their potential;
and

WHEREAS, As a knowledgeable and highly skilled principal, Barbara
Clinton has improved the quality of education at New Paltz High School
by leading and supporting staff with enthusiasm, cultivating a positive
and stimulating school environment for her students, and creating a
greater sense of community; and

WHEREAS, A caring, competent and committed leader, Barbara Clinton's
character and integrity are the hallmarks of her life and work as an
educational leader, a community volunteer and as a person; and

WHEREAS, The New Paltz community is indeed fortunate and blessed to
have had such a dedicated and respected educational leader; her wisdom
and contributions reached into every classroom, truly making a
difference in the lives of those lucky enough to have worked with her;
and

WHEREAS, A significant contributor to education in New York State,
Barbara Clinton has continually demonstrated an impressive dedication,
an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality
of the educational programs and opportunities offered at the New Paltz
Central School District for the benefit of its faculty and students, as
well as for the entire community; and

WHEREAS, In completing her service as Principal, Barbara Clinton
leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a

legacy to the students of New Paltz High School and to the residents of
the New Paltz community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Barbara Clinton upon the occasion of her retirement after
48 years of dedicated service to the New Paltz Central School District,
and to wish her continued success in all her future endeavors; and be it
further

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