Assembly Resolution No. 1390

BY: M. of A. Miller

HONORING Jean E. Pexton upon the occasion of her
retirement after more than four decades of dedicated
service in education, military service, and
community leadership

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who have demonstrated outstanding
dedication and service to their community, state, and nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jean E. Pexton upon the occasion of her retirement after more than four
decades of dedicated service in education, military service, and
community leadership; and

WHEREAS, Jean E. Pexton has distinguished herself through an
unwavering commitment to the education, well-being, and success of
countless students, as well as through her service to the United States
Armed Forces and numerous civic organizations; and

WHEREAS, Jean E. Pexton proudly served her country in the United
States Navy from January 1981 through June 1990 as a Hospital Corpsman
and Hospital Corpsman Instructor, serving in a role equivalent to that
of a Licensed Practical Nurse; and

WHEREAS, During her military career, she undertook numerous
leadership responsibilities, including serving as a Drug and Alcohol
Program Advisor, Master Training Specialist, Physical Fitness Readiness
Team member, and Prevention of Sexual Harassment Instructor, and was
selected as the recipient of the prestigious Medical Corps Advancement
Program; and

WHEREAS, Her dedication to service extended beyond her military
duties through volunteerism and civic engagement, including serving as
Boy Scout Medical Staff at Camp MaKaJaWan, an instructor for New Jersey
Boot Camp, a volunteer support coordinator for the Lake County Marathon,
a participant in the Marine Corps Marathon, and a contributor to
community youth projects through Partners In Education; and

WHEREAS, Following her honorable military service, Jean E. Pexton
continued her lifelong commitment to helping others through education,
serving as an Elementary Resource Teacher and Assistant High School
Volleyball Coach in the Hubbard-Radcliffe School District from August
1993 through May 2003; and

WHEREAS, In this role, she provided specialized instruction to a
student recovering from a traumatic brain injury sustained during
football participation, contributed progress monitoring data for Area 7
staff training on measuring progress toward Individualized Education
Program goals, and instructed fellow educators on reading instruction
strategies designed to improve student achievement and district-wide
testing outcomes; and

WHEREAS, Her civic engagement during this time included serving as
Co-President of a community golf course organization, founding a local
A.Y.S.O. Soccer Organization, and volunteering as a Bible School
Instructor; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her military and civilian career, Jean E. Pexton
remained committed to lifelong learning, pursuing higher education
studies at thirteen universities throughout the United States and
abroad, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Management
from Southern Illinois University, a K-9 Elementary Education Teacher
certification from National University in San Diego, California,
Preschool and Special Education credentials from Iowa State University,
and a Master's Degree in Special Education from Iowa State University;
and

WHEREAS, Jean E. Pexton dedicated more than two decades of service
to Madison-Oneida BOCES, beginning in September 2003 as a Special
Education Preschool Itinerant Teacher and School Age Homebound
Instructor, later serving as a 12:1:1 Community Based Elementary School
Teacher, and ultimately serving as a 12:1:1 Community Based High School
Teacher until her retirement in June 2026; and

WHEREAS, Throughout her time at Madison-Oneida BOCES career, she
consistently went above and beyond her professional responsibilities by
serving on committees to create the Developmentally Appropriate Report
Card, mentoring fellow educators, teaching summer school, participating
in curriculum development each summer, proctoring Regent's examinations,
and attending every Superintendent's Conference Day and faculty meeting
in support of educational excellence; and

WHEREAS, Her devotion to her community has remained steadfast
through her civic service as an American Legion Club Adjutant, A.Y.S.O.
Volunteer Coach, Pop Warner Parent Volunteer, church fundraiser
volunteer, and provider of seasonal patriotic decorations to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Jean E. Pexton has displayed
throughout her life of service; and

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend
individuals of outstanding character whose purposeful lives and
civic-minded endeavors serve to enhance the quality of life in their
communities and throughout the Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Jean E. Pexton upon the occasion of her retirement, and to extend
to her its deepest gratitude and appreciation for her distinguished
military, educational, and civic service; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Jean E. Pexton.