LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Patrick Scarola upon the occasion of his
retirement after 21 years of distinguished service to the Elwood Public
Schools

WHEREAS, It is 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, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the
success of the Elwood Public School is due in large part to the efforts
of Patrick Scarola; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Patrick Scaro-
la upon the occasion of his retirement after 21 years of distinguished
service to the Elwood Public Schools; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Scarola's career in education began at La Salle Acad-
emy in New York City in 1969, after he graduated from Iona College with
a degree in Spanish and in Education; and
WHEREAS, He spent a decade at La Salle, progressing from Spanish
teacher to Guidance Director; during that time, he also earned his
Master's degree in Counselor Education from St. John's University; and
WHEREAS, During the 1980s Patrick Scarola served as a guidance counse-
lor and assumed a number of other leadership positions in Locust Valley
and Wantagh high schools in Nassau County; and
WHEREAS, In 1991, Patrick Scarola completed the advanced degree of
Professional Diploma in Educational Administration and Supervision at
Long Island University; and
WHEREAS, He has been part of the professional staff in Elwood since
1989, when he joined the faculty at Elwood-John Glenn High School as a
guidance counselor; after four years in that capacity, he served as an
Assistant Principal at Glenn, and was then appointed as the Middle
School Principal in 1996; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Scarola has worked continuously in that capacity,
except for the 2008-2009 year, when he worked in the central office as
Assistant Superintendent for curriculum and instruction; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Scarola is a long-standing Elwood resident and is
enormously respected and well-liked, both in the Middle School and the
community at large; he is a member of numerous professional organiza-
tions, and is also an accomplished musician; and
WHEREAS, Patrick Scarola has continually demonstrated an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for
the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at the
Elwood Public School for the benefit of its faculty and students, as
well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In completing his service as a teacher, Patrick Scarola
leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; he leaves behind a lega-
cy to the residents of his community and to future generations of its
students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Patrick Scarola upon the occasion of his retirement, and for his
significant contributions to education in New York State; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Patrick Scarola.