LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim October 2016, as Principals Month in the State of New York

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize official
months that are set aside to highlight the men and women who lend their
passion and skills to educating our children; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize Governor
Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2016, as Principals Month in the
State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Prin-
cipals Month; and
WHEREAS, The National Association of Secondary School Principals
(NASSP) and the National Association of Elementary School Principals
(NAESP) have declared the month of October 2016 to be National Princi-
pals Month; and
WHEREAS, Principals are educational visionaries, instructional and
assessment leaders, disciplinarians, community builders, budget
analysts, facilities managers, and administrators of legal and contrac-
tual obligations; and
WHEREAS, Principals work collaboratively with teachers and parents to
develop and implement a clear mission, high curriculum standards, and
performance goals; and
WHEREAS, Principals create school environments that facilitate great
teaching and learning and continuous school improvement; and
WHEREAS, The vision, actions, and dedication of principals provide the
mobilizing force behind any school reform effort; and
WHEREAS, The celebration of National Principals Month honors elementa-
ry school, middle school, and high school principals, and recognizes the
importance of principals in ensuring that every child has access to a
high-quality education; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim October 2016, as Prin-
cipals Month in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.