LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Diane B. Scricca upon the occasion
of her retirement after 38 distinguished years as an educator

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 Riverhead Central School District is due in large part to the
efforts of Dr. Diane B. Scricca; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Diane B.
Scricca upon the occasion of her retirement after 38 distinguished years
as an educator; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Diane B. Scricca, Riverhead Central School District
Superintendent of Schools, completed her work at St. John's University
in September of 2007; her bachelor's degree was in Social Studies with a
minor in Secondary Education, and her master's degree was in Curriculum
and Teaching with a minor in African History; in addition, she received
her Professional Degree in Administration and Supervision, as well as
her Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Supervision; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Diane B. Scricca was appointed Superintendent of Schools
for the Riverhead Central School District in July of 2007; she has been
an educator for 38 years, and is recognized nationally as an extraor-
dinary educational leader, winning numerous State and National awards
for her work, and is co-author of a book on school administration and
staff development entitled "SUPPORTIVE SUPERVISION: BECOMING A TEACHER
OF TEACHERS"; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Diane Scricca was invited to be a presenter at "The 2009
Education Trust National Conference" in Arlington, Virginia, as well as
a panelist at "The Council for Prejudice Reduction" at Stony Brook
University, Stony Brook, New York; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Diane Scricca has received many honors in her profes-
sional career, including being chosen by St. John's University to
receive the distinguished Leaders in Education Award; during her tenure
at Riverhead, she has been dedicated to improving all student achieve-
ment results, to developing and sustaining appropriate and effective
communication channels that support the goals of our school community,
to setting standards of excellence for classroom instruction, to promot-
ing a balanced and much needed plan for school site expansion, and to
moving forward plans for an area YMCA; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Diane Scricca's dedication and commitment to the school
community has had significant positive results, including dramatic rises
in student achievements, increases in the number of Advanced Placement
course offerings, a New York state mark as a "school in good standing",
the introduction of Reading Recovery and Foundations to its literacy
programs, and the challenge to all students to excel, and the creation
of an environment that holds all accountable to the highest of profes-
sional standards and expectations of performance; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Diane Scricca has continually demonstrated an impressive
dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for
the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered at
Riverhead Central School District for the benefit of its faculty and
students, as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In completing her service as an educator, Dr. Diane Scricca
leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a
legacy to the residents of Riverhead community and to future generations
of its students; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dr. Diane B. Scricca upon the occasion of her retirement, and
for her 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 Dr. Diane B. Scricca.