LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Heather Fiorica upon the occasion
of her designation for special recognition as recipient of the Benson-
hurst West End Community Council 2010 Cesaria Soccoa Parent 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 Heather Fiorica upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition as recipient of the Bensonhurst West End Community Council
2010 Cesaria Soccoa Parent 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, Born in Queens, New York, Heather Fiorica attended public
school all her life; she is a graduate of Richmond Hill High School
where she received the Irwin Tobin Physical Education Award for
Outstanding Achievement in Scholarship, Citizenship and Service; while
attending high school, she also worked for the American Cancer Society;
and
WHEREAS, Heather Fiorica received her Bachelor of Science degree in
Security Management from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in June,
1998; during her undergraduate years at John Jay College, she worked as
a volunteer Orientation Leader, mentoring and assisting new students;
and
WHEREAS, Involved in the public school community since her daughter,
Brieanne, was first enrolled at PS 177, Heather Fiorica is a dedicated
parent who is an active partner in the education of her child, as well
as other children; and
WHEREAS, In 2006, Heather Fiorica was the PS 177 Title I Chairperson,
and has been a Learning Leader at the school; in addition, she has
served as Co-President of the Parent Teacher Association and as a member
of the School Leadership Team; and
WHEREAS, Always on call to serve the school in any capacity, Heather
Fiorica spends countless hours organizing activities and planning events
for the children of PS 177; she has been instrumental in raising funds
needed for materials to enhance the school's academic programs, and is
willing to help with any cause with a smile on her face and an encourag-
ing word for children and parents alike; and
WHEREAS, An avid reader who loves to bake, Heather Fiorica and her
husband, Anthony, reside in Brooklyn with their eight-year-old daughter,
Brieanne; she and her family are active parishioners at Saint Simon and
Jude Church; and
WHEREAS, Heather Fiorica has brought great credit upon herself by
continually demonstrating an impressive dedication, an unparalleled
devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm on behalf of the public school
educational community in Brooklyn; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Heather Fiorica has
stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has earned the
respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Heather Fiorica upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition as recipient of the Bensonhurst West End Community
Council 2010 Cesaria Soccoa Parent of the Year Award; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Heather Fiorica.