LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Joseph Zaza upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition at the 43rd Annual Dinner Dance of
the United Progressive Club on May 7, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession and
in service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend
Joseph Zaza, Principal of the Leon M. Goldstein High School for the
Sciences, upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
at the 43rd Annual Dinner Dance of the United Progressive Club, to be
held at The Rex Manor in Brooklyn, New York, on Thursday, May 7, 2009;
and
WHEREAS, Joseph Zaza is completing his eighth year as Principal of the
Leon M. Goldstein High School for the Sciences; he established his
vision for the school in 2001 when he stated that Leon M. Goldstein High
School is dedicated to "Academic Excellence in a Caring Community" and
has worked diligently since that time to sustain and achieve that
vision; and
WHEREAS, A CUNY affiliated high school located on the campus of Kings-
borough Community College, Leon M. Goldstein High School for the
Sciences has, over the 16 years of its existence, established a reputa-
tion as a school for excellence; thousands of applicants apply each year
for a limited number of seats in the school and it has been featured in
NEW YORK MAGAZINE as one of the best high schools in New York City; and
WHEREAS, Prior to coming to Leon M. Goldstein High School, Joseph Zaza
served for ten years as a teacher of Social Studies, Coordinator of
Student Activities, Senior Advisor, and Council for Unity Advisor at
Edward R. Murrow High School in Brooklyn and, from 1996 to 2001, as
Assistant Principal of Social Studies and Assistant Principal-Organiza-
tion at New Utrecht High School; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Zaza holds a master's degree in History and a post-
graduate degree in Education and Administration and Supervision from
Brooklyn College; in 1999, he traveled to Germany as an Armonk Scholar,
and in 2000 studied in Cambridge, England as a Gilder Lerhman American
History Scholar; in 2004, he was selected as a Cahn Fellow, a profes-
sional development program for outstanding school principals; and
WHEREAS, With Joseph Zaza throughout have been his wife and their
three children, all of whom are proud to be part of his life and rejoice
in his accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Zaza has distinguished himself in his profession and
in his community and truly merits the recognition of this Legislative
Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Joseph Zaza upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition at the 43rd Annual Dinner Dance of the United Progressive
Club on May 7, 2009; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph Zaza.