Bill Text: NY J00590 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Dan DiClemente for his many years of service to the Rochester City School District

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 42-21)

Status: (Passed) 2023-03-28 - ADOPTED [J00590 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J00590-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 590

BY: Senator COONEY

           commending Dan DiClemente for his many years of
        dedicated  service  to  the  Rochester  City  School
        District

  WHEREAS,  It  is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
honor those distinguished citizens who  demonstrate  great  courage  and
diligence in providing for the care and welfare of the citizens of their
communities and this great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS,  Within  every community of the State of New York there are
certain individuals who, by virtue of their commitment  and  dedication,
command  the  respect  and  admiration  of  their  community  for  their
exemplary contributions and service on behalf of others; Dan  DiClemente
is one such individual; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to commend Dan
DiClemente for his many years of dedicated service to the Rochester City
School District; and

  WHEREAS, Dan DiClemente is a former member of Glaziers Local 677  of
the  Rochester  Building  Trades; he worked in the Rochester City School
District (RCSD) Carpentry Department for nine years,  and  served  as  a
Trustee  before  being  elected  in 2002 as the President of BENTE Local
2419, which represents 1,250 support staff at RCSD; and

  WHEREAS, In this capacity, Dan DiClemente has worked  tirelessly  to
uphold members' rights through organizing demonstrations outside Central
Office  and  City  Hall,  delivering speeches to the Board of Education,
City Council, and the State, forging community and political  alliances,
and negotiating the past five collective bargaining agreements; and

  WHEREAS,  With  a  steadfast  and  unwavering  commitment  to public
service, Dan DiClemente established "The BENTE Informer" newsletter  and
website,  BENTE  Day,  radio  and  television commercials, and the BENTE
student scholarship, bolstering the image of the members at every  turn;
and

  WHEREAS,  In  addition  to  his  role  as  President  of  BENTE, Dan
DiClemente is an active member  of  the  Rochester  Area  Labor  Council
Executive  Board,  as well as President of AFSCME NY Council 66 where he
has managed the daily operations and set the long-term  vision  for  the
Council  since 2017, and he is a current International Vice President of
AFSCME; and

  WHEREAS, A lifelong  union  member  and  a  glazier  by  trade,  Dan
DiClemente  is a passionate advocate for working families, and has spent
the past three decades ensuring the success, safety, and growth  of  his
beloved community of Rochester, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Dan  DiClemente was named a 2023 State Labor Power 100, an
esteemed recognition which identifies the top union leaders  across  the
State  of  New  York  who  are  fighting for better pay, demanding safer

working conditions, and standing up for  members  in  a  wide  range  of
industries and sectors; and

  WHEREAS,  Outside  of work, Dan DiClemente enjoys spending time with
his family, traveling and watching baseball; and

  WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife of 32 years,  Laura,
and  their  two  daughters,  Stephanie  and  Katie,  all  of  whom  feel
privileged  to  be  a  part  of  his  life  and  rejoice  in  his   many
achievements; and

  WHEREAS,  Rare  indeed  is  the  occurrence  of such a compassionate
blending of strength, leadership,  intellect,  and  commitment  as  that
demonstrated  by  Dan  DiClemente  over  a  lifetime  of  sacrifice  and
dedication to others; and

  WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body  that  those  who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained  commitment  to  the  maintenance  of  high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and  applause  of  all
the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dan DiClemente for his commitment to AFSCME Council 66  and  the
labor  movement,  and  for  his  many  years of dedicated service to the
Rochester City School District; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to Dan DiClemente.