LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring PTA President Dawn Torres upon the occa-
sion of her designation as recipient of the Educational Leadership Award
by Healthfirst on May 6, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge those
outstanding educational leaders and professionals whose dedication and
achievements have been instrumental in developing character and academic
excellence in the young people of New York State; and
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, Attendant to such concern, and in keeping with its time-ho-
nored traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor PTA
President Dawn Torres upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Educational Leadership Award by Healthfirst at its 5th Annual
Educational Leadership Breakfast on Friday, May 6, 2016, at Grand Pros-
pect Hall, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, PTA President of P.S. 249, Dawn Torres has been selected for
this esteemed honor in recognition of the leadership, excellence and
commitment shown in strengthening the educational pursuits of young
people in New York; and
WHEREAS, Initially designed to recognize the outstanding commitment
and dedication of Parent Coordinators, it now commends principals,
parent teacher association staff and other educational professionals
whose obligation to children provides parents and families with a power-
ful voice on behalf of every child; and
WHEREAS, The Educational Leadership Awards Breakfast provides an
opportunity to recognize PTA President Dawn Torres, and the significant
contributions to the quality of life and the progression of our educa-
tional system, and for all people to gain a greater appreciation of the
role educational professionals will continue to play in our society; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals such as PTA President Dawn Torres who
foster pride in education and exemplify family engagement which repres-
ents and strengthens the fabric of the people and the State of New York;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor PTA President Dawn Torres upon the occasion of her designation as
recipient of the Educational Leadership Award by Healthfirst on May 6,
2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to PTA President Dawn Torres.