LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Frances Zwerling upon the occasion of
her designation for special recognition by the Bellmore Board of Educa-
tion after 50 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, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend Frances
Zwerling upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition by
the Bellmore Board of Education after 50 distinguished years as an
educator; and
WHEREAS, Frances Zwerling has continually demonstrated an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for
the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered in the
Bellmore Union Free School District in Bellmore, New York; and
WHEREAS, During her 22-year tenure at Bellmore Schools, Frances Zwer-
ling has provided outstanding service to the children and families of
her community; and
WHEREAS, Frances Zwerling began her distinguished teaching career in
the New York City School System; in 1973, she joined the Bellmore
Schools teaching kindergarten until she retired in 1995; and
WHEREAS, After retirement, Frances Zwerling continued to substitute on
a regular basis at the Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in
Bellmore, New York, where she was beloved by students, parents and
colleagues; and
WHEREAS, Frances Zwerling has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Bellmore Union Free School District, as well as on the
community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for
her impressive 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
commend Frances Zwerling upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition by the Bellmore Board of Education after 50 distin-
guished years as an educator, 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 Frances Zwerling.