LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gloria Panella upon the occasion of her
retirement after 27 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 custom 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
Gloria Panella upon the occasion of her retirement as a Teacher, after
27 years of dedicated service in education; and
WHEREAS, For almost three decades, Gloria Panella has served as a
Teacher; in 1998, she began teaching in the Bellmore School District at
the Shore Road School; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Gloria Panella held the title of President of
the Bellmore Faculty Organization; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Gloria Panella 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, Gloria Panella has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Bellmore School District, as well as on the community-at-
large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impres-
sive 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 Gloria Panella upon the occasion of her retirement as a Teacher,
after 27 years of dedicated service in education, and for her signif-
icant contributions to education in New York State; 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 Gloria Panella.