BP Fossella Announces Patrick F. Daly Award For 2023
Award honors fallen principal, nominations currently being accepted
Staten Island, NY – Borough President Vito J. Fossella has announced that nominations are currently being accepted for the Patrick F. Daly Award. This award goes to two educators who exemplify the values of fallen principal Patrick Daly, who was gunned down in Red Hook, Brooklyn, 31 years ago while searching for a student who had left the school building.
“It is my privilege to continue this award that honors the legacy, life, and sacrifice of principal Mr. Patrick Daly who selflessly cared for and nurtured his students both inside and outside of the classroom,” said Borough President Fossella. “I look forward to presenting this award to two educators who embody the same principles and values of Mr. Daly.”
Anyone who wishes to nominate a teacher, guidance counselor, assistant principal, or principal may do so. The award will be given in Mr. Daly’s memory, honoring his legacy of service to the community, his steadfast commitment to his students, and his leadership.
“On behalf of the Daly family, I would like to thank the Borough President for keeping my father’s memory and legacy alive as he continues to recognize the achievements of the many outstanding educators serving Staten Island’s students with this award,” said Pat Daly, the son of Mr. Daly. “I look forward to meeting the recipients.”
Nominations for the award can be submitted until Aug. 2. For full details, please visit https://www.statenislandusa.com/patrickdalynomination.html.
Banner Image: Patrick F. Daly Award Banner. Image Credit – BP Fossella
BP Vito Fossella
The Office of the Borough President has a responsibility to advocate for the entire Borough of Staten Island and all its residents, and represents the Borough's interests within City government. The Borough President communicates directly with the Mayor and the City Council to emphasize Staten Island’s budget priorities. In addition, the Borough President is responsible for reviewing major land use decisions and proposing sites for city facilities within the Borough. As the chair of the Borough Board, the Borough President leads Staten Island’s City Council delegation and Community Board chairs in the process of reviewing and approving the transfer of public properties to private use. The Borough President’s Office houses the Borough's Topographical Bureau, which maintains the borough’s official maps and assigns street addresses. The Borough President monitors the delivery of city services on Staten Island, and acts as a liaison between residents and city agencies when problems arise to devise solutions. The Borough President is also responsible for appointing one member to the Panel for Educational Policy and one member to the City Planning Commission, as well as some 150 members to Staten Island’s three community boards.