Senate Resolution No. 1378
BY: Senator PERSAUD
MEMORIALIZING Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim
May 1, 2026, as School Principals' Day in the State
of New York
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
official days that are set aside to highlight the men and women who lend
their passion and skills to educating our children; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to memorialize
Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 1, 2026, as School Principals' Day
in the State of New York, in conjunction with the observance of National
School Principals' Day; and
WHEREAS, School Principals' Day was created to recognize the
essential role principals play in making their schools outstanding; and
WHEREAS, Principals are among the hardest-working, yet often
least-recognized, individuals in education; they set the academic tone
for their schools, and it is their vision, dedication, and determination
which provide the mobilizing force for achieving students' success; and
WHEREAS, School Principals' Day seeks to honor these unsung heroes
for their tireless efforts in pursuit of excellence in education; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, this vital day is a widely recognized
celebration of the principalship, marked by National and State
Resolutions which support the event, as well as acknowledgements from
United States Senators and Representatives and top government officials;
however, the most important National School Principals' Day celebrations
are the ones which take place in schools and communities across the
country; and
WHEREAS, Significant contributors to education in the State of New
York, our principals continually demonstrate an impressive dedication,
an unparalleled devotion, and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality
of the educational programs and opportunities offered at their schools
for the benefit of faculty, students, and the entire community; and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize the
educators of the State of New York who work to open the minds of their
students to new ideas, knowledge, and dreams; keep American democracy
alive by laying the foundation for good citizenship; fill many roles
such as listeners, explorers, role models, motivators, and mentors; and
continue to influence their students long after the school days are only
memories; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim May 1, 2026, as School
Principals' Day in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to The Honorable Kathy Hochul, Governor of the State of New
York.
