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This resolution expresses sorrow over the passing of Peter Knoblock, a distinguished citizen and dedicated member of his community in Syracuse, New York, who died at the age of 91. It highlights his significant contributions, including his pioneering work as a Professor of Special Education at Syracuse University, where he trained teachers for children with special needs and developed an innovative field-based program. The resolution also recognizes his crucial role in co-founding Jowonio School in 1969, an inclusive preschool that began in his basement and became a model for educating children of all abilities together, a concept rooted in the Onondaga Nation word "Jowonio" meaning "to set free." Furthermore, it acknowledges his extensive community involvement with organizations like Parents for Public Schools (PPS) and Alliance for Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS), his receipt of prestigious awards for his educational leadership, and his post-retirement activities as a museum docent and private psychology practitioner. The resolution concludes by resolving to pause deliberations to mourn his death and to send a copy of this resolution to his family.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J1314