Honor Diane Broth’s Retirement

Senate Resolution No. 1802 BY: Senator PERSAUD CONGRATULATING Diane Broth upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the New York City School System WHEREAS, It is the practice 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 this great State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Diane Broth upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the New York City School System to be celebrated with a party in her honor on Monday, June 10, 2019; and WHEREAS, The result of many individual efforts, the excellence and the success of the New York City School System is due in large part to the efforts of Diane Broth; and WHEREAS, A distinguished educator, Diane Broth is a licensed Librarian and Technology Specialist for the New York City School System with a master's degree in Library and Information Science and a Supervisor's License which has helped countless students and fellow teachers in their endeavors; and WHEREAS, Diane Broth began her illustrious career in 1973, as a Bibliographic Researcher at Brooklyn College where she also worked as an Adjunct Lecturer and a Career Counselor; and WHEREAS, A truly dedicated mother, Diane Broth gave tirelessly of her time and energies to Public School 194 while her children were in attendance and beyond; she ran the entire library and volunteered with the school's chorus before being elected to the Executive Board of the Parents' Association; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, during this time, she was on the committee which was instrumental in naming Public School 194, The Raoul Wallenberg School; and WHEREAS, In September of 1984, Diane Broth started her professional lifelong career as an educator in Public School 194; she began as a Kindergarten Teacher and went on to teach the Gifted Second Grade before becoming a Computer Technology Specialist, the esteemed position from which she will retire after 35 years of dedicated service; and WHEREAS, Diane Broth was also the Supervisor of the Greater Sheepshead Bay Development Program for the After-School Program at Public School 194; and WHEREAS, With a steadfast and unwavering commitment to education, Diane Broth has been the Chairperson of the School Leadership Team since its inception in 1994, as well as the Chapter Chairperson of the United Federation of Teachers; and WHEREAS, Active within her community, Diane Broth serves on the Board of Directors of the Mill Island Civic Association and is a member of the County Committee; and WHEREAS, With her throughout has been her husband of 45 years, Ronald, and their two children, Jason (Jessica) and Beth (Jordan), as well as five grandchildren, Ryan, Drew, Skylar, Carter and Slater, who have all shown her love and support and rejoice in her many achievements; and WHEREAS, A significant contributor to education in New York State, Diane Broth has continually demonstrated an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of the educational programs and opportunities offered within the New York City School System for the benefit of its faculty and students, as well as for the entire community; and WHEREAS, In completing her service as Computer Technology Specialist, Diane Broth leaves behind more than mere bricks and mortar; she leaves behind a legacy to the countless students whose lives she has touched and to the residents of her community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to congratulate Diane Broth upon the occasion of her retirement after many years of distinguished service to the New York City School System; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Diane Broth.