Senate Resolution No. 4101

BY: Senator PHILLIPS

HONORING Teresa Scaturro upon the occasion of her
designation as recipient of the 2018 Education
Partner Award by Nassau BOCES

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the quality of life in their community and have shown a long and
sustained commitment to the maintenance of high standards in their
profession, certainly have earned the recognition and applause of all
the citizens of this great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Teresa Scaturro upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of the
2018 Education Partner Award by Nassau BOCES, to be celebrated on
Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at Crest Hollow Country Club, Woodbury, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1967, the Board of Cooperative Educational
Services of Nassau County (Nassau BOCES) is the largest BOCES in New
York State, serving 56 school districts; and

WHEREAS, The Education Partner Award recognizes those who have made
a substantial impact on public education in Nassau County, and who share
in BOCES' commitment to enabling students of all ages and abilities to
achieve their maximum potential; Teresa Scaturro is one such individual;
and

WHEREAS, Executive Assistant for the Nassau BOCES District
Superintendent, Teresa Scaturro has been called upon to contribute her
time and talents to countless civic and charitable endeavors and has
always given of herself unstintingly; and

WHEREAS, In addition, she has served as Board Secretary of the
Nassau BOCES Board of Education and Board Member of the Nassau BOCES
Educational Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of her community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Teresa Scaturro has stood constant
in dignity, good grace and humor; and

WHEREAS, The success of Nassau BOCES is in direct correlation to the
efforts of Teresa Scaturro, whose involvement is, and always has been,
characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and
an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of
the organization and the community it serves; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Teresa Scaturro has displayed
throughout her life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent

of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Teresa Scaturro, that future generations may know and appreciate her
admirable character, her many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which she is held by her peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Teresa Scaturro upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the 2018 Education Partner Award by Nassau BOCES; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Teresa Scaturro.