LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary
Teachers and paying tribute to Antoinette Mastrullo, who is retiring in
June 2010 and will be honored at the organization's 28th Annual Awards
Dinner Dance on June 17, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge organizations and individuals of remarkable integ-
rity and character whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of educa-
tion in this great State; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the
success of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is due in
large part to the efforts of Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers
and its members, several of whom are retiring in 2010; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Bell-
more-Merrick United Secondary Teachers organization and to pay tribute
to Antoinette Mastrullo, the Nurse at Mepham High School, in recognition
of her years of distinguished service to the Bellmore-Merrick Central
High School District and its students; and
WHEREAS, Antoinette Mastrullo will be honored at the Bellmore-Merrick
United Secondary Teachers' 28th Annual Awards Dinner Dance, to be held
at the Woodbury Country Club in Woodbury, New York, on June 17, 2010;
and
WHEREAS, Antoinette Mastrullo has demonstrated an impressive dedi-
cation, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the
quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered by the
district for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the
entire community; and
WHEREAS, In completing her service, Antoinette Mastrullo leaves behind
more than bricks and mortar, she leaves behind a legacy to the residents
of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District community and to
future generations of its students; and
WHEREAS, On Thursday, June 17, 2010, Antoinette Mastrullo's family,
friends, and colleagues will gather to honor her and to wish her well in
her retirement; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers organization and
to pay tribute to Antoinette Mastrullo for her significant contributions
to education in Bellmore-Merrick, Long Island, and New York State; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Antoinette Mastrullo.