LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Edria Parks upon the occasion of her
retirement after 30 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
Edria Parks upon the occasion of her retirement after 30 years of
distinguished service to Bellmore Public Schools, to be celebrated on
Thursday, June 18, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Edria Parks has been an educator for more than 32 years; for
the past three decades, she has significantly enhanced the Bellmore
School District as a Special Education teacher; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Edria Parks 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, Edria Parks has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of the Bellmore Public Schools and the community at large, and accord-
ingly merits recognition and applause for many impressive years of dedi-
cation 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 Edria Parks upon the occasion of her retirement after 30 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 Edria Parks.