LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Parent Coordinators of Brooklyn,
New York, upon the occasion of celebrating the 2nd Annual Parent Coordi-
nators Appreciation Day

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
just tribute to the Parent Coordinators in each school directly respon-
sible for supporting families and supporting parent involvement and
strengthening the educational system of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in keeping with its time-ho-
nored traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend
Diana M. Plunkett, Parent Coordinator of Brooklyn, New York, upon the
occasion of celebrating the 2nd Annual Parent Coordinators Appreciation
Day; and
WHEREAS, On Friday, May 17, 2013, Healthfirst will be hosting an
appreciation breakfast at Crystal Manor to honor Diana M. Plunkett,
Parent Teacher Coordinator; this year's theme is "Blazing a Path to the
Future"; and
WHEREAS, It is said that comprehensive parent partnerships make
certain that every school develops and implements an effective plan for
parental and family engagement, ensuring a family friendly school
climate in cooperation with an academically enriched environment for
both teachers and students; and
WHEREAS, The successful sharing of ideas, enriching of school
districts and maintaining of specific roles by Diana M. Plunkett and
Parent Coordinators throughout Brooklyn, New York, including conducting
outreach to get other parents involved in school life and supporting
school activities, are essential in the community; and
WHEREAS, Diana M. Plunkett, Parent Coordinators, administrators,
teachers and support staff are all committed to ensuring academic
success and together look forward to working toward excellent academic
growth; and
WHEREAS, Parent Coordinators Appreciation Day provides an opportunity
to recognize Diana M. Plunkett, and the significant contributions to the
quality of life and the progression of our educational system and for
all people to gain a greater appreciation of the role Parent Coordina-
tors will continue to play in our society; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is pleased to have this opportunity to
recognize such a respectable and dedicated group of parents like Diana
M. Plunkett who foster pride in education and exemplify family engage-
ment that represents and strengthens the fabric of the people and the
State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Diana M. Plunkett upon the occasion of celebrating the 2nd Annu-
al Parent Coordinators Appreciation Day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Diana M. Plunkett.