LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring John Diorio upon the occasion of his
designation for special recognition after 50 years of distinguished
service to Molloy High School on May 19, 2009

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor John
Diorio upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition
after 50 years of distinguished service to Molloy High School on Tues-
day, May 19, 2009, at Koenig's Restaurant, Floral Park, New York; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 11, 1937, in lower mid-town Manhattan, John
Diorio attended Epiphany Grammar School and LaSalle Academy; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduating from high school, John Diorio enrolled at St.
John's University in Brooklyn, New York, where he earned his Bachelor of
Arts degree in Philosophy and Political Science in 1959; he then went on
to obtain his Master's degree in Education and Political Science from
Fordham University in 1963; and
WHEREAS, In January of 1960, John Diorio began his esteemed career as
a beloved teacher with Molloy High School; and
WHEREAS, For the past 50 years, John Diorio has diligently served
thousands of students, parents, teachers, staff and community members,
but mere years of service do not begin to measure his extraordinary
contributions to Molloy High School; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his extraordinary tenure, John Diorio has contin-
ually demonstrated an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion
and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educational
programs and opportunities offered at Molloy High School for the benefit
of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, Educators like John Diorio 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, John Diorio has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
of Molloy High School, as well as on the community-at-large, and accord-
ingly merits recognition and applause for his impressive dedication to
others; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Theresa, his three
daughters, Mary-Jean, Theresa and Stephanie, as well as his nine grand-
children, Angela, Mikey, Danielle, Johnny, J.T., Michael Adam, Tessa
Rose, Sabrina, and Lara, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his
life and rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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 John Diorio upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition after 50 years of distinguished service to Molloy High
School, and for his significant contributions to education in New York
State; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to John Diorio.