LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Georgette Pezzolanti upon the occasion
of her designation by District 21 of the United Federation of Teachers
as a recipient of a Community Leadership Award at its Annual UFT Schol-
arship Fund Dinner Dance on April 22, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend illustrious individuals of distinguished purpose whose lives
have been committed to the pursuit of excellence in the education of the
youth of the Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Georgette Pezzolanti upon the occasion of her designation by District 21
of the United Federation of Teachers as a recipient of a 2010 Community
Leadership Award; and
WHEREAS, Georgette Pezzolanti, Past President of the District 21 Pres-
idents' Council, will be honored at District 21's Annual UFT Scholarship
Fund Dinner Dance, to be held at El Caribe Country Club in Brooklyn on
Thursday, April 22, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Georgette Pezzolanti became a resident of Brooklyn when she
and her husband Michael married in 1988; she became a parent in the
District 21 school community in 1995 when her daughter Samantha entered
Kindergarten; soon her younger daughter LeeAnna entered PS 188 and was
followed, two years later, by her son Philip; and
WHEREAS, Georgette Pezzolanti has always taken pride in whatever she
does; whether the challenge be large or small, she always works hard to
meet her goals, makes a difference, and may be proud of her many accom-
plishments; and
WHEREAS, Georgette Pezzolanti was a member of the District 21 Presi-
dents' Council for seven years and served as its President for five
years during which she advocated strongly for the parent voice; and
WHEREAS, Georgette Pezzolanti has contributed to a noticeable improve-
ment in the school environment as well as in parent involvement;
currently President of the John Dewey High School Parent Association and
a member of its School Leadership Team, she continues to work dili-
gently, making strides for a better community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention
it is appropriate to publicly proclaim and commend them for the edifica-
tion and emulation of others; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Georgette Pezzolanti upon the occasion of her designation by
District 21 as a recipient of a District 21 UFT Community Leadership
Award at its Annual UFT Scholarship Fund Dinner Dance on April 22, 2010;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Georgette Pezzolanti.