LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Frederick Tudda upon the occasion of his
designation by District 21 of the United Federation of Teachers as a
recipient of a District 21 School Partnership Award at its Annual UFT
Scholarship 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
Frederick Tudda upon the occasion of his designation by District 21 of
the United Federation of Teachers as a recipient of a 2010 District 21
School Partnership Award; and
WHEREAS, Frederick Tudda, Principal of PS 188, 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, Frederick Tudda began his career in education as a kindergar-
ten teacher 25 years ago; the first New York City male kindergarten
teacher, he quickly and justly earned the respect of Superintendent
Donald Weber, parents, students and colleagues alike for his dedication
to his profession; and
WHEREAS, After serving as an elementary school teacher for several
years, he was asked to serve as a District 21 Staff Developer, bringing
his expertise to the entire community school district; he was next
assigned to serve as the Acting Assistant Principal of PS 329 and after
assisting in the implementation of the school's successful Inclusion
Program, he was appointed Supervisor of the Committee on Pre-School for
District 21; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Frederick Tudda was assigned to serve as the Assist-
ant Principal at the Michael E. Berdy School, PS 188, and, in that
capacity, was responsible for the supervision of the school's S.I.G.M.A
program; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, "Mr. T", as the children call him, was appointed
Principal of PS 188; with the help of his entire staff, community
members and local officials, he has helped move the school forward; and
WHEREAS, Family weekend programs, before and after school programs,
and the inclusion of the YWCA program are now the norm at PS 188; and
WHEREAS, Under Frederick Tudda's leadership, PS 188, known as "the
hidden treasure of Coney Island" has obtained a state of the art dance
studio, art gallery and science resource center and is now awaiting the
construction of its new gymnasium; and
WHEREAS, With Frederick Tudda throughout have been his wife Sheri, a
District 21 Science Specialist at PS 97K, and their children, who attend
District 21 schools, Amanda and Matthew, all of whom are proud to be
part of his life and rejoice in his many achievements; 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 Frederick Tudda upon the occasion of his designation by District
21 as a recipient of a District 21 School Partnership Award at its Annu-
al 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 Frederick Tudda.