Assembly Resolution No. 2118

BY: M. of A. Conrad

HONORING Kevin Day upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Award of Excellence
by the Western New York Educational Services Council

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Kevin Day upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Award
of Excellence by the Western New York Educational Services Council,
celebrated on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the 18th annual Awards for
Excellence Banquet at the Creekside Banquet Hall in Cheektowaga, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Western New York Educational Services Council is a
nonprofit organization that supports school districts throughout the
region; the purpose of the Awards of Excellence program is to honor
school staff and leaders who make a difference for students, have a
track record of amazing leadership, go above and beyond in their job
duties, and demonstrate excellent personal characteristics that make
them a role model for students; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Day is receiving this prestigious award in the
teacher category for his role as technology teacher and technology
department chair at Kenmore West High School; and

WHEREAS, An integral part of the technology department of Kenmore
West High School, Kevin Day is heavily involved in the Project Lead the
Way pre-engineering program and the Pre-Engineering Academy, a
NYS-certified, two-year career and technical education program; and

WHEREAS, Devoted to developing a wide variety of projects for
student engagement, Kevin Day is recognized for his work developing the
Kenmore West High School technology program, for earning the respect of
his students, and for the nearly two decades he has spent as a
successful wrestling coach for the school's program; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens
of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kevin Day upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the
Award of Excellence by the Western New York Educational Services
Council; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted Kevin Day.