LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Parent Coordinators of Brooklyn,
New York, upon the occasion of celebrating the 1st Annual 21st Senatori-
al District Parent Coordinators Appreciation Day

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
just tribute to the Parent Coordinators in each school directly respon-
sible for supporting families and supporting parent involvement and
strengthening the educational system of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in keeping with its time-ho-
nored traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend
Kathleen Ettienne, Parent Coordinator of Brooklyn, New York, upon the
occasion of celebrating the 1st Annual 21st Senatorial District Parent
Coordinators Appreciation Day; and
WHEREAS, On Friday, March 30, 2012, Healthfirst hosted an appreciation
breakfast at Crystal Manor honoring these distinguished individuals;
this year's theme was "Family Engagement in Your Child's Education"; and
WHEREAS, It is said that comprehensive parent partnerships make
certain that every school develops and implements an effective plan for
parental and family engagement, ensuring a family friendly school
climate in cooperation with an academically enriched environment for
both teachers and students; and
WHEREAS, The successful sharing of ideas, enriching school districts
and maintaining specific roles of Kathleen Ettienne and Parent Coordina-
tors throughout Brooklyn, New York, including conducting outreach to get
other parents involved in school life and supporting school activities,
are essential in the community; and
WHEREAS, Kathleen Ettienne, Parent Coordinators, administrators,
teachers and support staff are all committed to ensuring academic
success and together look forward to working toward excellent academic
growth; and
WHEREAS, The 21st Senatorial District Parent Coordinators Appreciation
Day provides an opportunity to recognize Kathleen Ettienne, and the
significant contributions to the quality of life and the progression of
our educational system and for all people to gain a greater appreciation
of the role Parent Coordinators will continue to play in our society;
and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize such a respectable and dedicated group of parents like Kath-
leen Ettienne who foster pride in education and exemplify family engage-
ment that represents and strengthens the fabric of the people and the
State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Kathleen Ettienne, upon the occasion of celebrating the 1st
Annual 21st Senatorial District Parent Coordinators Appreciation Day;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kathleen Ettienne.