Sister Diana Dolce, S.S.J., of Rochester has been selected as a 2007 New York State Senate "Woman of Distinction." She was honored at a special ceremony in the Legislative Office Building on June 5. "Sister Diana is known to many in the greater Rochester area as the founder of Hope Hall and a gifted educational leader," Senator George Maziarz said in a press release. "It was my sincere pleasure to welcome her to Albany this week to make sure she gets the recognition she deserves for creating educational opportunities for local youth." Dolce founded Hope Hall in the Town of Gates in 1994 to provide an opportunity for "at-risk" children to become successful lifelong learners. Serving grades 2 through 9, Hope Hall offers a non-threatening, creative atmosphere built on core values and beliefs, including integrity, respect and compassion. Today, Hope Hall has a support base of more than 2,500 people and serves more than 100 students every year. Dolce serves as the school's principal. The Senate's "Woman of Distinction" program was created in 1998 to honor New York women who exemplify personal excellence, or whose professional achievements or acts of courage, selflessness, integrity or perseverance serve as an example to all New Yorkers. June 17, 2007 |
