Bill Text: NY J02903 | 2021-2022 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commending eight local high schools upon the occasion of their designation as Schools of Distinction by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2022-12-22 - ADOPTED [J02903 Detail]

Download: New_York-2021-J02903-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2903

BY: Senator PALUMBO

        COMMENDING  eight  local  high  schools  upon  the
        occasion  of  their  designation   as   Schools   of
        Distinction by the New York State Public High School
        Athletic Association

  WHEREAS,  It  is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend rare
athletic and academic achievements and pay special recognition to  those
who  pursue  such  excellence  and become examples for the youth of this
great Empire State; and

  WHEREAS, Achieving such high honors in sports  requires  a  rigorous
work  ethic, excellent teamwork, outstanding academic performance, and a
desire to better yourself for the greater good; and

  WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and  in  full  accord  with  its
long-standing  traditions,  this  Legislative  Body  is  justly proud to
commend eight local high schools upon the occasion of their  designation
as  Schools  of  Distinction  by  the  New York State Public High School
Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA); and

  WHEREAS, This year's honorees include Comsewogue High  School,  Earl
L.    Vandermuelen  High  School,  Eastport  South  Manor  High  School,
Mattituck Junior/Senior High School, Miller  Place  High  School,  Rocky
Point High School, Shelter Island School, and Shoreham-Wading River High
School; and

  WHEREAS,  Athletically  and academically, the varsity teams of these
distinguished  schools  have  proven  themselves  to  be  an  impressive
combination  of  talent  and  hard  work,  reflecting favorably on their
school; and

  WHEREAS, To earn the School of Distinction Award, 100% of a school's
varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete  team  award;
for  a team to earn the Scholar-Athlete award, 75% of that team's roster
must average above a 90.0 grade point average; and

  WHEREAS, All the student athletes from  these  select  schools  have
clearly  utilized dedication, determination, and teamwork in providing a
lasting contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of
their school; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commend  eight local high schools upon the occasion of their designation
as Schools of Distinction by the NYSPHSAA; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  copies  of  this  Resolution  be   transmitted   to
Comsewogue High School, Earl L. Vandermuelen High School, Eastport South
Manor  High  School,  Mattituck  Junior/Senior High School, Miller Place
High School,  Rocky  Point  High  School,  Shelter  Island  School,  and
Shoreham-Wading River High School.