LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Nina Lanci upon the occasion of her
designation by Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers as the recipi-
ent of the Friend of Education Award at its Annual Awards Dinner Dance
on June 19, 2012

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 the great State of New York; 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; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the Bell-
more-Merrick United Secondary Teachers organization and to applaud the
teachers, staff, and others who are being honored with its coveted
awards at its Annual Awards Dinner Dance, being held at the Woodbury
Country Club in Woodbury, New York, on June 19, 2012; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have the opportunity to
congratulate and commend Nina Lanci upon the occasion of her designation
as the recipient of the 2012 Friend of Education Award and to express
its appreciation to her for her dedicated and distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, The success of our State and nation depends upon individuals
such as Nina Lanci, who has dedicated her life to nurturing our most
precious resource, our children, the leaders of the future; and
WHEREAS, Nina Lanci has demonstrated an impressive dedication, an
unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of
the educational programs and opportunities offered by the Bellmore-Mer-
rick Central High School District for the benefit of its faculty and
students, as well as for the entire community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Nina Lanci upon the occasion of her designation by Bellmore-Mer-
rick United Secondary Teachers as the recipient of the Friend of Educa-
tion Award at its Annual Awards Dinner Dance on June 19, 2012; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Nina Lanci.