LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Dominick A. D'Angelo upon the occasion
of his designation by the Bensonhurst West End Community Council as the
recipient of the Man of the Year Award at its Golden Anniversary Gala on
March 24, 2011

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that the quality and
character of life in the Empire State are greatly enriched by the faith-
ful and generous service of those who distinguish themselves in their
profession and in service to their community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Dominick A. D'Angelo upon the occasion of his designation by the Benson-
hurst West End Community Council as the recipient of the Man of the Year
Award at its Golden Anniversary Gala, to be held at The Riviera in
Brooklyn on Thursday, March 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The Bensonhurst West End Community Council (BWECC) proudly
acts as a guardian of the community, working diligently and creatively
to improve the quality of life of the community's residents, merchants,
and children; and
WHEREAS, This year, as it celebrates 50 years of service at its Golden
Anniversary Gala, the Bensonhurst West End Community Council joyfully
honors those who have distinguished themselves in service to their
community as well as those who have supported the Council and have
helped to further its efforts; and
WHEREAS, Dominick A. D'Angelo truly merits this high honor; now known
as one of the finest Principals in New York City, Dominick A. D'Angelo
became an educator after a successful 17 year career in business; he
took the helm of I.S. 228 in his native Gravesend, Brooklyn in July
2007, adopted the motto "Eyes on Excellence" and transformed the
80-year-old school into one of the most innovative middle schools in New
York City; and
WHEREAS, Dominick D'Angelo graduated from Xaverian High School and
went on to earn a bachelor's degree in management science from Pace
University and a master's degree in finance from Fordham University; he
worked at Shearson Lehman Brothers and later joined Chase Manhattan
Bank, where he became Vice President for Business Process Re-engineer-
ing; and
WHEREAS, Then, deciding to change careers, he became a New York City
Teaching Fellow in 2003 and earned a master's degree in education from
CUNY Brooklyn College; he also participated in the New York City Leader-
ship Academy and is now working on his third master's degree at CUNY's
Baruch College; and
WHEREAS, Since coming to the school in 2007, Dominick D'Angelo has
made David A. Boody I.S. 228 the city's showcase for the "School of One"
math program which blends 21St Century computer technology with one-on-
one teaching to help students master math skills; I.S. 228, one of three
middle schools in New York City with the program, has attracted educa-
tors from more than 20 countries and 20 states to observe the program;
and
WHEREAS, Under Dominick D'Angelo's leadership, I.S. 228 has also
become one of the city's most proactive schools in dealing with the
problem of bullying; in collaboration with the Council for Unity, the
school created and staged an original anti-bullying play, "The Dragon-
slayer," a musical which has been performed for numerous schools and
will be staged again in spring 2011; and
WHEREAS, Boody students, through participation in various activities
and initiatives, in addition, have become keenly aware of the need to

serve their community; in the past year, they visited elderly residents
at a nursing home and collected money for the Penny Harvest as well as
canned goods and used coats for the organization's annual holiday drive;
and
WHEREAS, Noting Gravesend's transition from a largely Italian neigh-
borhood to a more ethnically diverse one, Dominick D'Angelo instituted
Latin and Mandarin language classes at Boody, initiated a Transitional
Bilingual Program for the children of recent immigrants from China,
created a unique Parent Engagement Center, and began offering free
English as a Second Language night classes for adults, all the while
insisting on maintaining the high standards in the school's widely
admired arts programs, including its full Symphony Orchestra, and its
chess program, one of the city's finest and one which, over the years,
has brought David A. Boody I.S. many trophies; and
WHEREAS, Dominick D'Angelo himself has fittingly been honored many
times by many organizations and institutions for his efforts on behalf
of David A. Boody I.S. 228, its students and community; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals, such as Dominick D'Angelo, who distinguish themselves in their
profession and work to meet the needs of their community and its citi-
zens with diligence and compassionate commitment to improving the quali-
ty of life in the community are brought to our attention, they should be
celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New
York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Bensonhurst West End Community Council and to applaud Domin-
ick A. D'Angelo upon the occasion of his designation by the Council as
the recipient of the Man of the Year Award at BWECC's Golden Anniversary
Gala on March 24, 2011; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dominick A. D'Angelo.