LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Diane Seaman upon the occasion of her
retirement as a Merrick Board of Education Trustee

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
properly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in this great
State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Diane Seaman upon the occasion of her retirement as a Merrick Board of
Education Trustee; and
WHEREAS, A paralegal, Diane Seaman finds the problem solving aspects
of her Board position challenging; making decisions which benefit
students, while being fiscally responsible have been important to her;
she appreciates working with diverse groups of people who bring varying
experiences and opinions to the forefront; and
WHEREAS, As a former SEPTA co-president and board member for seven
years, PTA vice president, chairperson of at least 15 committees, and
site-based member, Diane Seaman has relied on the needs of the communi-
ty, past experience and her commitment to ongoing school board training
to help make decisions; she has represented Merrick on the Bellmore-Mer-
rick Central High School Board for seven years and is a member of Kiwan-
is, responsible for the annual clothing drive; and
WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the
success in the Bellmore-Merrick School District is due in large part to
the efforts of Diane Seaman, who has continually demonstrated an impres-
sive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm
for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered
there for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the
entire community; and
WHEREAS, Individuals like Diane Seaman 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, Diane Seaman has clearly had an enduring impact on the youth
in the Bellmore-Merrick School District, as well as on the community-at-
large, and accordingly merits recognition and applause for her impres-
sive 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 Diane Seaman upon the occasion of her retirement as a Merrick
Board of Education Trustee; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Diane Seaman.