LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Denise Sandra Levinsky upon the occa-
sion of her designation for special recognition at the 44th Annual
Dinner Dance of the United Progressive Club on May 6, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend individuals who distinguish themselves in their profession and
in 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 commend
Denise Sandra Levinsky, Principal of Seth Low Intermediate School 96,
upon the occasion of her designation for special recognition at the 44th
Annual Dinner Dance of the United Progressive Club, to be held at The
Rex Manor in Brooklyn, New York, on May 6, 2010; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Levinsky earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Special Education and a Master of Science degree in Neuropsychological
Learning Disabilities from CUNY Brooklyn College; she has also completed
a 6th year Professional Certificate in Educational Administration at
CUNY College of Staten Island; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Levinsky's educational career with the New York City
Department of Education has spanned 32 years; her leadership positions
prior to being named Principal of Seth Low Intermediate School include
serving as Assistant Principal at Pershing Intermediate School 220 and
District 20 Supervisor of Special Education and, a pioneer in the educa-
tion of students with special needs, she was also the first Learning
Disability Resource Room teacher in New York City; and
WHEREAS, Since December 2008 Denise Sandra Levinsky has been the Prin-
cipal of Seth Low Intermediate School 96, a large middle school of
diverse learners located in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn;
she has brought to Seth Low her vision that a successful school is the
product of collaboration among its educators, it students and their
families, and the community; and
WHEREAS, As Principal, she has partnered with several organizations,
including Urban Advantage, CEI-PEA's Project Boost and The Leadership
Program, programs which provide students and their families with learn-
ing-based experiences and opportunities to explore New York City's many
cultural institutions; and
WHEREAS, With Denise Sandra Levinsky throughout have been her husband
Neil and their sons, Brian and Michael, all of whom are proud to be part
of her life and rejoice in her accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, Denise Sandra Levinsky has distinguished herself in her
profession and in her community and truly merits the recognition of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Denise Sandra Levinsky upon the occasion of her designation for
special recognition at the 44th Annual Dinner Dance of the United
Progressive Club on May 6, 2010; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Denise Sandra Levinsky.