LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Kathy Filippelli upon the occasion of
her retirement after 27 years of distinguished service to Bellmore
Public Schools

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
Kathy Filippelli upon the occasion of her retirement after 27 years of
distinguished service to Bellmore Public Schools, to be celebrated on
Thursday, June 18, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Kathy Filippelli began her career in the Bellmore Public
Schools as a part-time ESL teacher for BOCES in 1988; she became a full-
time member of the Bellmore teaching staff just five years later in
1993; and
WHEREAS, During her illustrious tenure with the Bellmore Public
Schools, Kathy Filippelli significantly enhanced the district through
her decades of service as a teacher in all three of its schools; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Kathy Filippelli 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, Kathy Filippelli has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Bellmore Public Schools and the community at large, and
accordingly merits recognition and applause for many impressive years of
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 Kathy Filippelli upon the occasion of her retirement after 27
years of distinguished service to the Bellmore Public Schools, and to
wish her continued success in all of her future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kathy Filippelli.