LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Gertrude Adduci upon the occasion of
receiving the Intermediate School Principal of the Year Award from the
Association of Orthodox Jewish Teachers on March 15, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals who have distinguished themselves
through their exemplary careers, accomplishments, and purposeful lives
of service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Gertrude Adduci upon the occasion of receiving the Intermediate School
Principal of the Year Award from the Association of Orthodox Jewish
Teachers at its 39th Annual Luncheon to be held on Sunday, March 15,
2009, at The Renaissance, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Gertrude Adduci is being recognized for her unwavering
support and commitment to her students and staff who are comprised of
all nationalities and religions from around the world; the community
also applauds her for her steadfast integrity and sensitivity in regard
to local community affairs; and
WHEREAS, Gertrude Adduci began her esteemed teaching career as a per
diem substitute at I.S. 201K; when she began teaching full time, she was
appointed to Pershing Intermediate School; she taught there for five
years until she transferred to the District 20 office where she became
Director of Mathematics, Science and Health; and
WHEREAS, After serving at the District Office for almost 14 years, in
January 2003, Gertrude Adduci became Principal of Montauk Intermediate
School, I.S. 223 in Boro Park, a school which services a population of
700 students from approximately 33 countries; and
WHEREAS, Gertrude Adduci is a firm believer in the use of technology
in her school; students are helped along in their studies through this
use of technology; with the acquisition of an iTeach/iLearn Grant, every
student in the school has a personal laptop computer; the building has
wireless internet access throughout, and this helps students conduct
research, e-mail homework to teachers and, in general, learn the skills
needed to succeed in today's technological world; and
WHEREAS, The arts also play an important part in the school; this
year, six students earned scholarships to the Saturday Art Program and
Pratt Institute; a Twenty-First Century Leadership Grant brings film
making and play writing into the after school program; this is in addi-
tion to the Title III Grant for ESL students and the Supplementary
Educational Program for Title I students; furthermore, the after school
C.H.A.M.P.S. Program is athletic in scope while the Chess Club trains
students to think logically; and
WHEREAS, Despite her busy professional life, Gertrude Adduci has been
called upon to contribute her time and talents to countless endeavors
and has always given of herself unstintingly; and
WHEREAS, As an adjunct instructor at Brooklyn College in the School of
Education, Gertrude Adduci has prepared graduate students to be math
teachers; for more than ten years, she was a co-author for the Master
Math column in the New York Daily News; she has also worked for the
Board of Education as a contributing author for the Performance Assess-
ment in Mathematics, the Teacher Resource in Mathematics and Portfolio
Assessment in Mathematics Teachers' Guide; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her service, a period of
constructive involvement, Gertrude Adduci has stood constant in dignity,
good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the occurrence of such a compassionate blend-
ing of strength, intellect and commitment as that demonstrated by
Gertrude Adduci over a lifetime of sacrifice and dedication to others;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Gertrude Adduci upon the occasion of receiving the Intermediate
School Principal of the Year Award from the Association of Orthodox
Jewish Teachers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Gertrude Adduci.