LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gail Schwartz upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2015 Academy Award by the Bet Shraga
Hebrew Academy of the Capital District

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 the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Gail
Schwartz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the 2015
Academy Award by the Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy of the Capital District
to be celebrated at a dinner on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Congregation
Agudat Achim, Niskayuna, New York; and
WHEREAS, This auspicious award is bestowed upon individuals who exem-
plify the mission of the Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy of the Capital
District through intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and love of
learning while celebrating the richness of their Jewish traditions; and
WHEREAS, Gail Schwartz has shown brightly in her respective field,
while maintaining a sense of community, service, and integrity, as well
as an ongoing commitment to the Jewish foundation instilled in her by
the Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy; and
WHEREAS, Gail Schwartz earned her bachelor's degree in English from
Elmira College, Elmira, New York; she then went on to obtain her
master's degree in Reading from the State University of New York at
Albany; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduating, Gail Schwartz was an English Teacher in both
Beacon, New York, and Albany, New York, before joining the faculty of
the Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy of the Capital District; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Robert, and their
two children, as well as four grandchildren, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Gail Schwartz 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, Gail Schwartz has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of the Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy of the Capital District, as well as on
the community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause
for her impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 Gail Schwartz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2015 Academy Award by the Bet Shraga Hebrew Academy of the Capital
District; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gail Schwartz.