LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Teacher Shemika Valentine upon the occa-
sion of her designation as recipient of the Educational Leadership Award
by Healthfirst on May 6, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge those
outstanding educational leaders and professionals whose dedication and
achievements have been instrumental in developing character and academic
excellence in the young people of New York State; and
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, Attendant to such concern, and in keeping with its time-ho-
nored traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Teacher Shemika Valentine upon the occasion of her designation as recip-
ient of the Educational Leadership Award by Healthfirst at its 5th Annu-
al Educational Leadership Breakfast on Friday, May 6, 2016, at Grand
Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Shemika Valentine has been selected for this esteemed honor
in recognition of the leadership, excellence and commitment shown in
strengthening the educational pursuits of young people in New York; and
WHEREAS, Initially designed to recognize the outstanding commitment
and dedication of Parent Coordinators, Healthfirst now commends princi-
pals, parent teacher association staff and other educational profes-
sionals whose obligation to children provides parents and families with
a powerful voice on behalf of every child; and
WHEREAS, The Educational Leadership Awards Breakfast provides an
opportunity to recognize Shemika Valentine, and the significant contrib-
utions to the quality of life and the progression of our educational
system, and for all people to gain a greater appreciation of the role
educational professionals will continue to play in our society; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals such as Teacher Shemika Valentine who
foster pride in education and exemplify family engagement which repres-
ents and strengthens the fabric of the people and the State of New York;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Teacher Shemika Valentine upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Educational Leadership Award by Healthfirst on May 6,
2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Teacher Shemika Valentine.