Honor Troy School District

Senate Resolution No. 182 BY: Senator BRESLIN HONORING the Troy City School District upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Champion of Community Action Award by the Commission on Economic Opportunity on September 19, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that the quality and character of life in the communities across New York State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community and its citizenry; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the Troy City School District upon the occasion of its designation of the Champion of Community Action Award by the Commission on Economic Opportunity, to be celebrated at its Annual Community Action Luncheon on Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, New York; and WHEREAS, The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) was formed in

1964; and WHEREAS, Since its inception, CEO has strived to change lives, make a difference in the local community and give people in need the tools necessary to lift themselves out of poverty by creating partnerships and developing opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment in individuals, families and communities through its five core areas: Family and Education Support, Early Childhood Education, Employment and Financial Education, Healthy Homes, and Health and Wellness; and WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of School 2 Principal Natelege Turner-Hassell, the Troy City School District 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 success of the Troy City School District is in direct correlation to the efforts of its administration and staff whose involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of excellence in all endeavors on behalf of this vital institution and the community it serves; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when organizations and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the Troy City School District upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Champion of Community Action Award by the Commission on Economic Opportunity on September 19, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Natelege Turner-Hassell, School 2 Principal, Troy City School District.