LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring David Keefe upon the occasion of being
selected as New York State United Teachers Retiree Member of the Year
after 37 distinguished years as an educator

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
David Keefe upon the occasion of being selected as New York State United
Teachers Retiree Member of the Year after 37 distinguished years as an
educator which was celebrated at the state teachers union's 42nd annual
representative assembly on Friday, April 4, 2014, at the New York Hilton
Midtown in New York City; and
WHEREAS, David Keefe of Mineola, New York, is a former 8th grade
social studies teacher who has devoted much of his retirement to union
activities; and
WHEREAS, Following his retirement in 2004, after an illustrious teach-
ing career in Hempstead Public Schools, David Keefe was elected to the
Board of Trustees of the New York State Teachers' Retirement System, for
which he also serves as Vice President; and
WHEREAS, For more than 20 years, David Keefe was president of the
Hempstead Classroom Teachers Association, assuming leadership positions
for the Retiree Association for Hempstead educators following his own
retirement; and
WHEREAS, David Keefe's work is an extension of his lifelong commitment
to serving union members; and
WHEREAS, Educators like David Keefe provide a tremendous service to
the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young
people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; and
WHEREAS, David Keefe has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of the Hempstead Public School District, as well as on the community-at-
large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for his impres-
sive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor David Keefe upon the occasion of being selected as New York State
United Teachers Retiree Member of the Year after 37 distinguished years
as an educator, and for his significant contributions to education in
New York State; and to wish him continued success in all his future
endeavors; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to David Keefe.