Honor School's Spring Benefit

Senate Resolution No. 4814 BY: Senator PARKER COMMENDING the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Benefit on April 30, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those institutions of commitment and high achievement whose purpose and endeavors prove a dedication to the pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of this noble 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 the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Benefit on Monday, April 30, 2018, at Midtown Loft & Terrace in New York, New York; and WHEREAS, The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice is a public high school which serves a population of at-risk, low-income students from historically disadvantaged communities across Brooklyn and other boroughs; and WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice has been instrumental in overcoming the opportunity gap by providing its students with a rigorous academic, enrichment and college-preparatory curriculum which enables them to get into and thrive in college and succeed in their careers; and WHEREAS, Through its three pillars of education, intensive academic instruction, robust enrichment offerings woven into the curriculum and individualized college preparatory support, the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice gives its students the tools necessary to create a brighter future; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, this esteemed institution promotes individualized instruction which draws on each student's potential, while at the same time emphasizing students' collective power as citizens to call for positive change in the world; and WHEREAS, The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice 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, It is only fitting that this Legislative Body extend its highest commendation to the administration, teachers, staff and students of the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice for their dedication and commitment to education; and WHEREAS, The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice has been an integral part of the history of its community, representing a dynamic, responsive and positive force within the educational system of New York State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Benefit on April 30, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice.