Senate Resolution No. 4105

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

HONORING Lisa J. Ruiz upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2018 Education
Partner Award by Nassau BOCES

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Lisa J. Ruiz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2018 Education Partner Award by Nassau BOCES, to be celebrated on
Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1967, the Board of Cooperative Educational
Services of Nassau County (Nassau BOCES) is the largest BOCES in New
York State, serving 56 school districts; and

WHEREAS, The Education Partner Award recognizes those who have made
a substantial impact on public education in Nassau County, and who share
in BOCES' commitment to enabling students of all ages and abilities to
achieve their maximum potential; Lisa J. Ruiz is one such individual;
and

WHEREAS, Superintendent of East Rockaway Union Free School District,
Lisa J. Ruiz has been called upon to contribute her time and talents to
countless civic and charitable endeavors and has always given of herself
unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Lisa J. Ruiz has stood constant in
dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, The success of the East Rockaway Union Free School District
is in direct correlation to the efforts of Lisa J. Ruiz, whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of the school district and the
community it serves; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Lisa J. Ruiz has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Lisa J. Ruiz, that future generations may know and appreciate her

admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Lisa J. Ruiz upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the 2018 Education Partner Award by Nassau BOCES; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Lisa J. Ruiz.