LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the 2015 honorees of Brooklyn, New
York, upon the occasion of celebrating the 4th Annual Educational Lead-
ership Awards Breakfast ceremony

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge those
outstanding educational leaders and professionals whose dedication and
achievements have been instrumental in developing character and academic
excellence in the young people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; 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
Diedra Nix of Brooklyn, New York, upon the occasion of celebrating the
4th Annual Educational Leadership Awards Breakfast ceremony on Friday,
May 1, 2015, at Grand Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Diedra Nix has been selected for this esteemed honor in
recognition of the leadership, excellence and commitment shown in
strengthening the educational pursuits of young people in New York; and
WHEREAS, Initially designed to recognize the outstanding commitment
and dedication of Parent Coordinators, it now commends principals,
parent teacher association staff and other educational professionals
whose obligation to children provides parents and families with a power-
ful voice on behalf of every child; and
WHEREAS, The Educational Leadership Awards Breakfast provides an
opportunity to recognize Diedra Nix, 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 educa-
tional professionals will continue to play in our society; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals such as Diedra Nix who foster pride in
education and exemplify family engagement which represents and strength-
ens 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 Diedra Nix upon the occasion of celebrating the 4th Annual
Educational Leadership Awards Breakfast ceremony; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Diedra Nix.