LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Sandy Di Trapani upon the occasion
of his designation for special recognition as recipient of the Benson-
hurst West End Community Council 2010 Man of the Year Award

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve the
best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and
cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge
outstanding individuals whose professional lives, personal endeavors and
community service are an example and inspiration to their colleagues,
friends, and family; and
WHEREAS, It is also 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 this
great State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Sandy Di Trapani upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition as recipient of the Bensonhurst West End Community Council
2010 Man of the Year Award; this auspicious occasion will be celebrated
on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at its 49th Annual Dinner-Dance, to be
held at El Caribe, 5945 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Sandy Di Trapani received his B.A. and M.S. degrees from
Brooklyn College, and his degree in Supervision and Administration from
the College of Staten Island; and
WHEREAS, Beginning his career in education as a math teacher at JHS
263 in District 23; Sandy Di Trapani worked diligently as the Dean of
Students for many years, earning the respect of the students, parents,
and colleagues for being fair and honest; he received the school's
Distinguished Teacher Award in June 1987; and
WHEREAS, In September 1991, Sandy Di Trapani began working in District
21 as a math teacher at Boody Junior High School; after only a few
months at Boody, he was selected to be one of the founding teachers of
District 21's prestigious "Project Adapt"; and
WHEREAS, After his successes at "Project Adapt," Sandy Di Trapani
transferred to IS 303 as a "SIG" teacher, where he instituted the
specialized high school preparatory program; this successful program
produced more student acceptances to the three specialized high schools
than had ever been accepted in previous years, including Stuyvesant High
School, Bronx School of Science, and his alma mater, Brooklyn Technical
High School; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, Sandy Di Trapani was appointed Assistant Principal
at PS 177; during his tenure at PS 177, he became actively involved in
Council for Unity, the YMCA and the Boy Scouts of America; and
WHEREAS, Sandy Di Trapani presently serves on the Board for the YMCA
and was honored by the Boy Scouts Association in 2005, and by the Shore-
front Hospice in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Currently the President of the Association of Assistant Prin-
cipals, Sandy Di Trapani serves as the CSA Chair of District 21, and is
also on its Executive Board and Advisory Board, as well as on numerous
committees; and
WHEREAS, Sandy Di Trapani is the father of two children, daughter,
Amalia, and son, Michael; his wife, Nora, is a teacher at PS 329; and
WHEREAS, Sandy Di Trapani has brought great credit upon himself by
continually demonstrating an impressive dedication, an unparalleled
devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educa-

tional programs and opportunities offered at the schools where he has
served; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Sandy Di Trapani has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of his colleagues, family and friends; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Sandy Di Trapani upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition as recipient of the Bensonhurst West End Community
Council 2010 Man of the Year Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sandy Di Trapani.