Bill Text: NY J01807 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring the outstanding teachers from Staten Island, New York, in conjunction with the observance of National Teacher Appreciation Month on May 28, 2019

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-06-04 - ADOPTED [J01807 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01807-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1807

BY: Senator LANZA

        HONORING  the  outstanding  teachers  from  Staten
        Island, New York, in conjunction with the observance
        of National Teacher Appreciation Month  on  May  28,
        2019

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant  accomplishments  in  the  distinguished  careers  of  those
outstanding educational leaders, 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,  This  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to  honor  the
outstanding teachers from Staten Island, New York, in  conjunction  with
the observance of National Teacher Appreciation Month; and

  WHEREAS,  This  auspicious  occasion  was  celebrated  at  an Annual
Teacher Appreciation and Recognition Ceremony on Tuesday, May 28,  2019,
at IS 75 in Staten Island, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  This  prestigious  award  was presented to those exemplary
teachers from Staten Island who foster creativity,  instill  a  love  of
learning,  motivate  students to maintain high expectations and academic
goals, and make a difference in the lives of students; and

  WHEREAS,  The  following  teachers  are  truly  committed  to  their
students  and  share  their  innovative practices with fellow educators:
Jennifer Antosz, Curtis High School; Christina  Valletta  Setty,  Gaynor
McCown  EL High School; Joanne Samaan, Holy Rosary School; Robert Bates,
The Hungerford School; Paula Hayden, IS 7;  Kim  Gallo,  IS  24;  Martin
Giaimo,  IS  27;  Christina  Minardi,  IS 34; Janine Cali, IS 61; Alyssa
LaRocca, IS 75; Lisa Poerio, John Lavelle  Preparatory  Charter  School;
Linda  Zahrieh, Miraj Islamic School; Hanaa Ahmed, Miraj Islamic School;
Amira Badawy, Miraj Islamic School; Mark Nigido, New Dorp  High  School;
Amelia  DePompo, New Ventures Charter School; Alizabeth Perez, New World
Preparatory  Charter  School;  Donna  Bellocchio,  Notre  Dame  Academy;
Michael  Spaventa,  Port  Richmond  High School; Kathryn Williams, PS 1;
Tracy Murray, PS 4; Claudette Fiore, PS 5; Patricia  Joachimsen,  PS  6;
Ellen  Petimar,  PS  8;  Nancy  Picciolo,  PS 8; Samantha Midolo, PS 11;
Amelia Nicholasi, PS 16; Raffaella Passanisi, PS 20; Melissa Neglia,  PS
21;  Jill  Benton,  PS  22; Erica Zocco, PS 26; Brittany Edwards, PS 29;
Joseph  Santaniello,  PS  29;  Teresa  Kelly,   PS   38;   Juan   Camilo
Trespalacios,  PS  44;  Esmah  Elchoum,  PS/IS 48; Vincent Lyman, PS 53;
Christina Salters, PS 54; Deidre Burke, PS  55;  Lynn  Brennan,  PS  57;
Kristin  Bille,  PS  68;  Donna  Scharf, PS 69; Jennifer Langell, PS 78;
Michael Scotti, Ralph R. McKee High School; Heather Brown, Staten Island
Technical  High  School;  Justina  Pedernales,  St.  Adalbert;  Kristina
D'Ambrosio,  St.  Clare  School; Vincenza Rella, St.  Joseph by the Sea;
Jennifer Pla, St. Joseph  Hill  Academy;  Antoinette  Kinzel,  St.  Rita

School;  Karen  Rosenthal,  Susan  E.  Wagner  High  School; and Noeleen
Murray, Tottenville High School; and

  WHEREAS,  The  future  success  of our State and Nation is dependent
upon individuals such as these honorees, who  dedicate  their  lives  as
educators, nurturing our most precious resource, our youth; and

  WHEREAS, Educators like these teachers from Staten Island, provide a
tremendous  service  to  the  future  of our State and Nation, inspiring
generations of young people in their educational journeys  and  ensuring
their success in their future years; and

  WHEREAS, These teachers clearly have an enduring impact on the youth
of  Staten  Island,  and accordingly merits recognition and applause for
their impressive dedication to others; and

  WHEREAS, Throughout their careers  thus  far,  these  teachers  have
brought  an  uncompromising  standard  of excellence to their work and a
warm sense of caring and concern to every young person they educate; and

  WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend  the
efforts  of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to  our  schools;
now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor  the  outstanding  teachers  from  Staten  Island,  New  York,  in
conjunction  with  the observance of National Teacher Appreciation Month
on May 28, 2019; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That copies of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the aforementioned honorees.