Bill Text: NY J01513 | 2019-2020 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending Garden City High School upon the occasion of being named a top public high school in New York State by U.S. News & World Report

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-05-14 - ADOPTED [J01513 Detail]

Download: New_York-2019-J01513-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 1513

BY: Senator THOMAS

        COMMENDING   Garden  City  High  School  upon  the
        occasion of being named a top public high school  in
        New  York  State  by  U.S. News & World Report: Best
        High Schools 2019

  WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education  is  unparalleled;
its  history  and  stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its
educational professionals and the students they inspire; and

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to  recognize  and
commend  those  institutions  of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate  an  enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State;
and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commend  Garden  City High School upon the occasion of being named a top
public high school in New York State by U.S. News & World  Report:  Best
High Schools 2019; and

  WHEREAS,  The  U.S.  News & World Report: Best High Schools rankings
identify the country's top performing public high schools;  the  schools
are  ranked  on  their  performance  on state-required tests, graduation
rates, and how well its students are prepared for college; and

  WHEREAS, Nationally, Garden City High School is ranked No.  214  out
of  roughly 21,000 public high schools; furthermore, it is ranked No. 25
in New York State; and

  WHEREAS, Garden City High School  has  continually  demonstrated  an
impressive  dedication,  an  unparalleled  devotion  and  an unremitting
enthusiasm for the quality of  educational  programs  and  opportunities
offered  for  the  benefit  of  its  faculty,  students  and  the entire
community; and

  WHEREAS,  The  steadfast  and  unyielding  commitment  of   parents,
educators  and administrators to providing the highest quality education
for students is the hallmark and tradition of Garden City  High  School;
and

  WHEREAS, As it progresses further into the 21st Century, Garden City
High  School  stands  prepared to reach out, in earnest and enthusiastic
quest of its mission, promoting the maximum growth of every student, and
developing the skills which will carry its students and the citizens  of
its community into the future; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Garden City High School upon the occasion of being named  a  top
public  high  school in New York State by U.S. News & World Report: Best
High Schools 2019, noting the significance of  its  accomplishment,  and
recognizing  the  role  such  effective schools play in transforming the
quality of life in their community, State and Nation; and be it further


  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Garden City High School.