LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Jordan-Elbridge Central School District
Superintendent of Schools Marilyn J. Dominick upon the occasion of her
retirement after many distinguished years as an educator

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, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and
success of the Jordan-Elbridge Central School District is due in large
part to the efforts of its retiring Superintendent, Marilyn J. Dominick;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Jordan-Elbridge Central School District Superintendent of Schools Mari-
lyn J. Dominick upon the occasion of her retirement after many distin-
guished years as an educator; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn J. Dominick received her B.S. in Education from SUNY
Cortland and her M.S. in Education from SUNY Oswego; she is also the
recipient of a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Adminis-
tration from SUNY Oswego and pursued graduate study in Educational Lead-
ership at Syracuse University; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Marilyn J. Dominick was the first recipient of the
Sheldon Award for Excellence in Education - Outstanding Alumni Award
from SUNY Oswego; she is certified in nursery, kindergarten, grades 1-6;
grades 7-9 mathematics; grades 7-12 mathematics; and school district
administrator; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn J. Dominick began her teaching career in 1978 in the
Onondaga Central schools; she then worked in the East Syracuse - Minoa
Central schools from 1988 to 1993; and
WHEREAS, In 1993, Marilyn J. Dominick joined the Deruyter Central
School District as an elementary principal/program coordinator and then
became its Superintendent of Schools; from 1998 to 2000, she was the
Superintendent of Schools for the Hammondsport Central School District;
and
WHEREAS, Serving as Superintendent of Schools for the Jordan-Elbridge
Central School District from 2000 until her scheduled retirement on
November 1, 2010, Marilyn J. Dominick managed a staff of approximately
250 employees and a $27 million budget; and
WHEREAS, During her tenure as Jordan-Elbridge Central School District
Superintendent of Schools, Marilyn J. Dominick has been responsible for
the continuous improvement in student achievement over the past three
years and she successfully oversaw two capital projects; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Marilyn J. Dominick was a faculty member of the
Superintendents' Development Program at SUNY Oswego, a Board member of
both the Rural Schools Association and Statewide School Finance Consor-
tium; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn J. Dominick is a member of the Association for Super-
vision and Curriculum Development, American Association of School Admin-
istrators, New York Council of School Superintendents' House of Deleg-
ates (1999-2000) and New York State Association for Women in
Administration; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn J. Dominick's myriad activities and volunteer efforts
include: Director of Adult Ministries and Board member of Auburn Church
of the Nazarene; she has been a member of the Jordan Elbridge Chamber of
Commerce; Regional Arts Council Oswego BOCES; Library Council OCM BOCES;
Neighborhood Watch Council; United Way Partners for Children Committee,

Steuben County; Hammondsport Rotary Club; Steuben County Youth Bureau;
and Reginald Wood Boy Scouts, Hammondsport; among many others; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn J. Dominick has continually demonstrated an impres-
sive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm
for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered in
the Jordan-Elbridge Central School District for the benefit of its
faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In completing many years of service as an educator, Marilyn
J. Dominick leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves
behind a legacy to the residents of the community and to future gener-
ations of its students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Marilyn J. Dominick upon the occasion of her retirement, 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 tran-
smitted to Marilyn J. Dominick, 6515 Stevens Road, Jordan, New York
13080.