LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Regina Nichilo upon the occasion of her
designation by District 21 of the United Federation of Teachers as the
recipient of the District 21 Chapter Leader Award at its Annual UFT
Scholarship Fund Dinner Dance on April 30, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of distinguished purpose whose
lives have been committed to the pursuit of excellence in the education
of the youth of the Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Regina Nichilo upon the occasion of her designation by District
21 of the United Federation of Teachers as the recipient of the 2009
District 21 Chapter Leader Award; and
WHEREAS, Regina Nichilo, P.S. 128 Chapter Leader, will be honored at
District 21's Annual UFT Scholarship Fund Dinner Dance, to be held at El
Caribe Country Club in Brooklyn on April 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Born and raised within the District 21 community in Coney
Island, Regina Nichilo earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education
from St. John's University as well as a Master of Science degree in
Elementary Education; and
WHEREAS, She began her teaching career 18 years ago as a second grade
teacher; in 1996, she was named School Librarian at P.S. 128 and elected
UFT Chapter Leader; and
WHEREAS, Regina Nichilo has served her school in many ways through the
years; she is currently a member or chairperson of the School Leadership
Team, Social Committee, Spirit Committee, School Safety Committee, and
Yearbook Committee and, in addition, acts as a PTA Liaison and Student
Activities and Contest Coordinator; and
WHEREAS, With a strong and spirited chapter, she attends many outside
functions and rallies as a team with many members of the P.S. 128 staff
and looks forward to many more years of service to her colleagues and
students; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention
it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the edifica-
tion and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Regina Nichilo upon the occasion of her designation by District 21
as the recipient of the District 21 Chapter Leader Award at its Annual
UFT Scholarship Fund Dinner Dance on April 30, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Regina Nichilo.