Honoring Gretchen Burden upon the occasion of her designation as Educator of the Year by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce, to be celebrated on March 19, 2026

This is a ceremonial Senate Resolution (J 1504) adopted on February 4, 2026, honoring Gretchen Burden, a speech-language pathologist with 38 years of experience supporting children with communication needs. The resolution formally recognizes her designation as "Educator of the Year" by the Clarence Chamber of Commerce for her work in helping children develop communication skills. It has no policy impact or binding effect; it solely serves to publicly commend her contributions. The resolution was officially adopted by the Senate and will be presented to Ms. Burden.