LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco upon the
occasion of her retirement from Binghamton University after many years
of dedicated service

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco upon the occasion of her retirement from
Binghamton University after many years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Beacon High School in 1964, Diane Dorothy
Marlin Ruocco moved to Apalachin, New York in 1980; and
WHEREAS, On September 20, 1982, Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco began her
employment with Binghamton University as a temporary employee; she
advanced to stenographer and senior stenographer in the Graduate School
of the University and then in 1989 became a secretary in the School of
Education and Human Development; and
WHEREAS, On May 21, 2001, Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco was promoted to
secretary 2 in the Harpur Dean's Office and has continued in that posi-
tion until the present; and
WHEREAS, Among her many accomplishments during her tenure at Bingham-
ton University, Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco organized the University's
annual "Poetry and the Children Day," where over 400 children from 33
area schools wrote poems and came together for a day of poetry reading;
she also produced an anthology of the poetry collection from the event
which was distributed to local schools and libraries; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco was responsible for
organizing all of the graduation recognition ceremonies for graduates of
Binghamton University's School of Education and Human Development; and
WHEREAS, A consummate professional, Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco could
always be depended upon for dedication, commitment and discretion; and
WHEREAS, Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco has been a member of St. Andrew's
Anglican Church of Vestal (formerly St. Andrew's Episcopal Church) Alter
Guild and Choir for over 30 years; she serves on the Fellowship Commit-
tee and is Clerk of the Vestry; and
WHEREAS, Married to the late Salvatore Ferdinando Ruocco for 32 years,
Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco is the mother of two children, Christina
Bianca Ruocco Dolan and Anthony Wesley Ruocco; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her professional and communi-
ty service, a period of constructive involvement, Diane Dorothy Marlin
Ruocco has stood constant in dignity, good grace and humor, and has
earned the respect and admiration of her colleagues, family and friends;
and
WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an individ-
ual for the benefit of others which Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco has
displayed throughout her life; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco upon the occasion of her retirement
from Binghamton University after many years of dedicated service; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Diane Dorothy Marlin Ruocco.