LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Dianne Tomasello upon the occasion of
her designation as recipient of the Outstanding Educator of the Year
Award by the Suffolk Association for Continuing and Community Education
on June 9, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge individuals of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education in the State of
New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Dianne Tomasello upon the occasion of her designation as recipient of
the Outstanding Educator of the Year Award by the Suffolk Association
for Continuing and Community Education, to be celebrated at its Annual
Awards Dinner on Thursday, June 9, 2016, at The Watermill Restaurant,
Smithtown, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Suffolk Association for Continuing Community Education
(SACCE) was founded to promote lifelong learning opportunities for
adults within Suffolk County and beyond the county's borders; its
purpose is to advance adult education as a vital factor in adult growth,
development and fulfillment; and
WHEREAS, Through the sharing of resources and ideas with colleagues in
the Nassau Association, and under the umbrella of the New York State
Association, SACCE strives to increase the recognition of and respect
for continuing community education and its professionals; in addition,
it is the goal of the organization to exercise leadership in the advoca-
cy of adult community and continuing education at the local, state and
national levels; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated instructor who inspires her students in their
education endeavors and life goals, Dianne Tomasello began her illustri-
ous career in 1997, teaching Pre-Kindergarten as well as grades three
and four; she then moved to middle school and taught seventh and eighth
grade social studies; and
WHEREAS, After taking a year off to start her family, Dianne Tomasello
applied to the Smithtown Literacy Program in September of 2005; with the
guidance of a colleague, she became interested in the English as a
Second Language (ESL) Program, and began teaching in the evening
program; and
WHEREAS, In October of 2013, Dianne Tomasello was hired by Eastern
Suffolk BOCES for the day ESL Program in Brentwood, New York; throughout
her tenure, she has been a dedicated and hardworking educator, providing
a learning environment where students gather to not only be educated in
literacy, community activities and job skills, but also to become part
of a caring and nurturing family; and
WHEREAS, Educators like Dianne Tomasello provide a tremendous service
to the future of our State and Nation, inspiring generations of people
in their educational journeys and ensuring their success in their future
years; and
WHEREAS, Dianne Tomasello has clearly had an enduring impact on the
students of Eastern Suffolk BOCES and the community at large, and
accordingly merits recognition and applause for many impressive years of
dedication to others; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those individuals who work to support our proud tradition of
education by providing their skills and talents to our schools; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Dianne Tomasello upon the occasion of her designation as recipient
of the Outstanding Educator of the Year Award by the Suffolk Association
for Continuing and Community Education on June 9, 2016; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dianne Tomasello.