LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joseph DiLorenzo upon the occasion of
his retirement as Superintendent of the Monroe-Woodbury Central School
District

WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge the
significant milestones in the distinguished careers of those outstanding
educational leaders, whose dedication and achievements have been instru-
mental in developing character and academic excellence in the young
people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Joseph DiLorenzo upon the occasion of his retirement as Superintendent
of the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, to be celebrated on
Friday, June 18, 2010 in Central Valley, New York; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Joseph DiLorenzo provide a tremendous service
to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of young
people in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their
future years; and
WHEREAS, Since 2005, Joseph DiLorenzo served as Superintendent of the
Monroe-Woodbury Central School District; prior to that he has served in
numerous professional capacities, including Port Jervis City School
District Superintendent; Port Jervis Assistant Superintendent for
Instruction; Port Jervis High School Principal; Highland High School
Principal; Port Jervis High School Assistant Principal; Valley Central
High School Assistant Principal; Valley Central School District Teacher
of English, Grades 7-10; General Manager of All Homes Construction; and
Valley Central Teacher of English and English Department Chair; and
WHEREAS, A recipient of the New York State Public Relations Associ-
ation Golden Achievement Award, Joseph DiLorenzo established a SUNY
Orange evening satellite program at Port Jervis High School; he is
currently the Executive Vice President of the Orange County Interscho-
lastic Association; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Joseph DiLorenzo developed a soft-
ware program with BOCES in order to track and monitor standardized test
scores; and
WHEREAS, Joseph DiLorenzo has clearly had an enduring impact on the
youth of the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District, as well as on the
community-at-large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for
his impressive dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
public education by providing their skills and talents to our schools;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joseph DiLorenzo upon the occasion of his retirement as Super-
intendent of the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joseph DiLorenzo.