LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Henry Dircks upon the occasion of his
designation by Bellmore-Merrick United Secondary Teachers as the recipi-
ent of a Lou DeFilippo Outstanding Union Service 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 Henry Dircks upon the occasion of his desig-
nation as the recipient of a 2012 Lou DeFilippo Outstanding Union
Service Award and to express its appreciation to him for his dedicated
and distinguished service; and
WHEREAS, The success of our State and nation depends upon individuals
such as Henry Dircks, who has dedicated his life to nurturing our most
precious resource, our children, the leaders of the future; and
WHEREAS, Henry Dircks 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 Henry Dircks upon the occasion of his designation by Bellmore-
Merrick United Secondary Teachers as the recipient of a Lou DeFilippo
Outstanding Union Service 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 Henry Dircks.