LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dr. Perletter Wright-Sutton upon the
occasion of her designation as the recipient of a 2012 Educational
Advancement Foundation Salute To Excellence in Community Education Award

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that individuals who
distinguish themselves in their profession and in service to their
community and its children merit the highest commendation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr.
Perletter Wright-Sutton, of Washington Rose Elementary School, upon the
occasion of her designation as the recipient of a 2012 Educational
Advancement Foundation Salute To Excellence in Community Education
Award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wright will be honored at the North Atlantic Region of
the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's Cluster III Educational Advancement
Foundation's Breakfast, to be held at the Double Tree by Hilton in
Tarrytown, New York on Saturday, June 23, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF) is dedicated to
the pursuit of lifelong learning and each year proudly recognizes indi-
viduals who have made a difference in non-traditional educational ways
to create an environment in which children can grow; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Perletter Wright-Sutton truly merits such recognition;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wright is the current Principal of Nassau County's Roose-
velt Union Free School District's Washington Rose Elementary School in
Roosevelt, New York, and has served the district for more than 25 years
and exemplifies excellence in public education; and
WHEREAS, A math teacher by trade, Dr. Wright is also an Adjunct
Professor at SUNY Old Westbury; she earned her doctoral degree from the
University of Massachusetts and has received several awards and recogni-
tion for her work as an educator; and, in 2008, she was one of thirteen
honorees who received the esteemed Harriet Tubman Humanitarian Achieve-
ment Award; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wright is a strong supporter of the Washington Rose
Elementary School community and vowed to parents and students that they
would one day move into a newer facility; that dream was realized five
years ago, in 2007, when the doors to their new school were opened, an
auspicious event which was covered by the NEW YORK TIMES; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her role as a school leader, Dr. Wright is
also a member of Math Olympiads, a problem solving contest for students
in grades 4 through 8; and
WHEREAS, She is actively involved in the Roosevelt-Freeport Church of
Christ as well; she has served as the Director of its Sunday School
program for more than 20 years; Dr. Wright is also the church's resident
artist, creating decorations for all church events and, she has been a
guest speaker for the church's annual Ladies Day Program and, she is a
member of the Board of Directors of the Timothy Hill Children's Ranch, a
transitional home for adolescent males located in Riverhead, New York;
and
WHEREAS, Anyone who has had the privilege of knowing or working with
Dr. Wright can attest to her brilliant character; she is a genuine,
God-fearing individual, who always puts others needs before her own; she
is an advocate for her students and their families, and serves as a role
model for many young women; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-

tion, it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the
edification and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dr. Perletter Wright-Sutton upon the occasion of her designation
as the recipient of a 2012 Educational Advancement Foundation Salute To
Excellence in Community Education Award on June 23, 2012; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Perletter Wright-Sutton.