LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Sharon Dickstein upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Administrator of the Year Award by
the Orange-Ulster BOCES

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Sharon Dickstein upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Administrator of the Year Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES on
Friday, May 15, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Dickstein is being recognized as an administrator who
has shown outstanding leadership in promoting school librarianship; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Dickstein began her career in New York City as a
classroom teacher; she continued her education and became a reading
teacher who eventually pursued an administrative certificate; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Dickstein came to the Port Jervis School District 20
years ago; prior to becoming Principal at Nial A. Hamilton Bicentennial
Elementary School, she was an instructional leader with the Middletown
School District; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Dickstein understands that the most important asset a
school has is the quality of the staff; she works with individuals to
show them how to improve their classroom management, structure of their
lessons, and works in concert with all grade levels to tailor instruc-
tion to the specific needs of the students; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Dickstein has demonstrated a dedication to the
students which has resulted in the state level recognition of the school
which has made vast improvements in academics; she also has instituted
activities which involve parents and heighten the awareness of the
curriculum and publicly acknowledges academic success through an Honor
roll program along with Presidential Awards for Educational Excellence;
and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Sharon Dickstein served on the exec-
utive board and was elected President of Temple Sinai; she currently
serves on various committees; and
WHEREAS, With her throughout have been her husband, Allen and their
children, Debra, Joshua, Michael, and Aaron, all of whom feel privileged
to be a part of her life and rejoice in her achievements; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Dickstein has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of Hamilton Bicentennial Elementary School, as well as the Port
Jervis community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and
applause for her impressive dedication to others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Sharon Dickstein upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Administrator of the Year Award by the Orange-Ulster BOCES; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sharon Dickstein.