LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Julia DiBenedetto upon the occasion of
receiving the Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award from the Suffolk
Association for Continuing Community Education on June 6, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of distinguished purpose whose
purposeful lives and distinguished careers have been committed to the
pursuit of excellence in the education of the citizens of this great
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with it long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Julia DiBenedetto upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Teacher
of the Year Award from the Suffolk Association for Continuing Community
Education at its Awards Dinner to be held on Monday, June 6, 2011, at
the Watermill Restaurant in Smithtown, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Suffolk Association for Continuing Community Education
(SACCE) was founded to promote lifelong learning opportunities for
adults within Suffolk County and beyond the county's borders; its
purpose is to advance adult education as a vital factor in adult growth,
development and fulfillment; and
WHEREAS, Through the sharing of resources and ideas with colleagues in
the Nassau Association, and under the umbrella of the New York State
Association, SACCE strives to increase the recognition of and respect
for continuing community education and its professionals; in addition,
it is the goal of the organization to exercise leadership in the advoca-
cy of adult community and continuing education at the local, state and
national levels; and
WHEREAS, A teacher of singular distinction, Julia DiBenedetto has
continually demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary intelligence,
and diligent leadership in her unwavering service to her community and
profession and consequently has been designated for this most presti-
gious honor; and
WHEREAS, For the last 13 years Julia DiBenedetto has worked with West-
ern Suffolk BOCES and has demonstrated outstanding dedication in her
role as an Adult Educator; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her tenure, Julia DiBenedetto has worked as an
instructor of English as a Second Language; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Julia DiBenedetto has been sought after by
students who are anxious to get into her class; she is highly regarded
by students for her excellent teaching skills and kindness; and
WHEREAS, Julia DiBenedetto's style of teaching reflects her hard work,
dedication, professionalism, friendliness, encouragement and strong work
ethic; she works at multiple sites with multi-level students, which
increases the instructional difficulty; she is able to adapt her learn-
ing style to fit each student's needs, regardless of their English
level; and
WHEREAS, Moreover, this outstanding educator encourages students who
are struggling, as she gives them the motivation to continue and not
give up; and
WHEREAS, Julia DiBenedetto is an essential team member within the
BOCES staff and is well respected by peers and supervisors alike; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career thus far, Julia DiBenedetto has brought
an uncompromising standard of excellence to her work and a warm sense of
caring and concern to every person she educates; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their

profession, certainly have earned recognition and applause; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in deliberations to honor
Julia DiBenedetto upon the occasion of receiving the Outstanding Teacher
of the Year Award from the Suffolk Association for Continuing Community
Education on June 6, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Julia DiBenedetto, 42 Henry Drive, Dix Hills, New York 11746.