LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Louise Marando upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by District 20 of the United Feder-
ation of Teachers at its Scholarship Dinner Dance on January 29, 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 Louise Marando upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by UFT District 20 in appreciation of her many years of
service to the District 20 school community; and
WHEREAS, Louise Marando, of PS 127, will be honored at District 20's
Scholarship Dinner Dance, to be held at El Caribe Country Club in Brook-
lyn on January 29, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Brooklyn resident, Louise Marando earned a Bach-
elor of Science degree in education and a Master of Science degree in
curriculum development and, armed with her diplomas, began her distin-
guished 40 year career at PS 127 in Dyker Heights, teaching first Second
Grade and, later, Third Grade, committed to helping each child fulfill
his or her potential; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to its 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 Louise Marando upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by District 20 of the United Federation of Teachers at its
Scholarship Dinner Dance on January 29, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Louise Marando.