LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dr. Howard Maffucci, Superintendent of
the East Rochester School District, upon the occasion of his retirement
after many 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 the East Rochester School District is due in large part to
the efforts of Dr. Howard Maffucci; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Dr. Howard
Maffucci, Superintendent of the East Rochester School District, upon the
occasion of his retirement after many distinguished years as an educa-
tor; he will officially retire in June of 2010; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Howard Maffucci has served as superintendent of schools
of the East Rochester School District since 1996; he began his adminis-
trative career in 1988 as an Assistant Principal at Gates Chili High
School, and became the high school principal in East Rochester in 1991;
and
WHEREAS, He earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from SUNY
College at Brockport in 1973; in 1974, he started a 14-year teaching
career with the Pittsford School District, teaching middle-level social
studies and coaching both football and ice hockey; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Howard Maffucci holds a doctorate from the Margaret
Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development at the Univer-
sity of Rochester; and
WHEREAS, He speaks regularly to local, State, and regional audiences
regarding education topics such as educational leadership and technolo-
gy, the No Child Left Behind Act, how to better prepare all students for
college, school finance, and other timely educational issues; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Howard Maffucci serves as the treasurer of the Genesee
Valley Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, a member
of New York State Council of School Superintendents Legislative Commit-
tee and the Monroe County School Boards Association Labor Relations and
Steering Committees; and
WHEREAS, With him throughout have been his wife, Tina, a retired
teacher, and their two children, Amy, an attorney in New York City, and
Steven, a Lieutenant with the United States Army, currently serving in
Afghanistan, all of whom feel privileged to be a part of his life and
rejoice in his achievements; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Howard Maffucci has continually demonstrated an impres-
sive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm
for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered in
the East Rochester School District for the benefit of its faculty and
students, as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, In completing his service as Superintendent, Dr. Howard
Maffucci leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; he leaves
behind a legacy to the residents of the East Rochester community and to
future generations of its students; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Dr. Howard Maffucci 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 Dr. Howard Maffucci, Pittsford, New York.