Honor Top-Ranked Local School

Senate Resolution No. 1516 BY: Senator THOMAS COMMENDING Plainview Old Bethpage JFK 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 accomplishment 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 Plainview Old Bethpage JFK 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, Plainview Old Bethpage JFK High School is ranked No. 683 out of roughly 21,000 public high schools; furthermore, it is ranked No. 64 in New York State; and WHEREAS, Plainview Old Bethpage JFK 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 provide the highest quality education for students is the hallmark and tradition of Plainview Old Bethpage JFK High School; and WHEREAS, As it progresses further into the 21st Century, Plainview Old Bethpage JFK 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 Plainview Old Bethpage JFK 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 Plainview Old Bethpage JFK High School.