Senate Resolution No. 5545

BY: Senator PARKER

HONORING Empress Varnado upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the Educational
Leadership Award by Healthfirst on June 1, 2018

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
educational professionals and the students they inspire; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in keeping with its
time-honored traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
honor Empress Varnado upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Educational Leadership Award by Healthfirst at its 7th Annual
Educational Leadership Breakfast Ceremony on Friday, June 1, 2018, at
Skylight Cafe, located at Medgar Evers College, Brooklyn, New York; and

WHEREAS, Empress Varnado 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, Healthfirst now commends
principals, parent teacher association staff and other educational
professionals whose obligation to children provides parents and families
with a powerful voice on behalf of every child; and

WHEREAS, The Educational Leadership Awards Breakfast provides an
opportunity to recognize Empress Varnado, and the significant
contributions to the quality of life and the progression of our
educational 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 Empress Varnado who foster pride in
education and exemplify family engagement which represents 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 Empress Varnado upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Educational Leadership Award by Healthfirst on June 1, 2018; and
be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Empress Varnado.