Honor Lutheran School Anniversary

Senate Resolution No. 4395 BY: Senator GOLDEN COMMEMORATING the 60th Anniversary of the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge on April 13, 2018 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 commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge, to be recognized with a 1957 Prom Celebration on Friday,

April 13, 2018, at Gargiulo's Restaurant, Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, The Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge (LES) has been a mainstay of the community since its founding in February of 1957, by one of the most dynamic churches in Brooklyn, Bethlehem Lutheran Church; and WHEREAS, The Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge offers the highest quality education in a nurturing, yet challenging environment for children in nursery school through grade eight; its staff has an extraordinary breadth of expertise and gets to know each child individually; and WHEREAS, A fully accredited school, the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge is chartered by the New York State Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department; and WHEREAS, The Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge is proud to offer a strong education in all critical areas: English, science, mathematics, social studies, history, geography, civics, technology/computers, religion, music and art; and WHEREAS, After six decades, the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge continues to provide its children with an outstanding education in an environment which models Christian values; and WHEREAS, The Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge 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 and students as well as for the entire community; and WHEREAS, The steadfast and unyielding commitment of parents, educators and administrators to provide the highest quality education for students has become the hallmark and tradition of the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge; and WHEREAS, Within the 21st Century, the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge stands prepared to reach out, in earnest and enthusiastic quest of its mission, to promote the maximum growth of every student, establishing standards and building skills which will carry its students and the citizens of its community into the future; and WHEREAS, The Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge is proudly aware of its distinguished past, eager to fulfill its present commitment to parents, students and the community, and planning with vision and purpose for the ebb and swell of growth and change it will encounter in the years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge on April 13, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Lutheran Elementary School of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York.