 
Senate Resolution No. 2331
 
BY: Senator KAPLAN
 
        CONGRATULATING Manhasset Secondary School upon the
        occasion  of  being  named  a  National  Blue Ribbon
        School
 
  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
congratulate Manhasset Secondary School upon the occasion of being named
a National Blue Ribbon School; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Designation as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United
States Department of  Education  is  indicative  of  high  level  school
standards set in pursuit of excellence; and
 
  WHEREAS,  True  to its mission to pursue excellence in education for
every scholar, Manhasset Secondary School provides all students  with  a
quality  education through a shared partnership among staff, parents and
students; and
 
  WHEREAS, The Manhasset Secondary School  celebrated  their  National
Blue  Ribbon  School  of  Excellence  Award on Monday, December 9, 2019;
students and teachers were given a shirt, designed by  the  students  to
commemorate the honor; and
 
  WHEREAS,  By  empowering every pupil to become lifelong learners and
engaged  citizens,  Manhasset  Secondary  School  and  its  faculty  are
creating   leaders   of  tomorrow,  and  their  example  is  a  powerful
inspiration to other educators; and
 
  WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of its  Principal,  Dr.  Dean
Schlanger,  Manhasset  Secondary  School  embodies a palpable, warm, and
supportive learning environment; its commitment to a focus  on  learning
and tradition of excellence is continuous; and
 
  WHEREAS,  Furthermore,  these  relationships  foster  its mission to
establish a culture for learning, ensure high expectations are  embedded
in   all   work   habits,  and  engage  all  teachers  in  inquiry-based
professional collaborations that strengthen instructional  capacity  per
grade level; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The students' families at Manhasset Secondary School share
this strong belief in education that hard work and perseverance, coupled
with a positive outlook and teacher support,  is  the  best  recipe  for
their child's success in school, both academically and emotionally; and
 
  WHEREAS,  As  a  National  Blue  Ribbon  School, Manhasset Secondary
School has been judged to be particularly effective  in  meeting  local,
State  and  National  educational  goals;  it  has  also  displayed  the
 
qualities of excellence necessary to prepare young people for challenges
of the 21st Century; and
 
  WHEREAS,  The  United  States Department of Education has designated
312 public schools and 50 private schools across the country to  receive
this  honor  in  2019,  placing  Manhasset  Secondary School in an elite
bracket of schools; and
 
  WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award  stands
as  a  resolute  testimony  to Manhasset Secondary Schools' standards of
excellence, its uncompromising values, unparalleled dedication, and  the
special  teamwork  of  its  family  of  students,  parents, teachers and
administrators, who share common goals and uncommon  expectations;  now,
therefore, be it
 
  RESOLVED,  That  this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Manhasset Secondary School upon the occasion of being named
a  National  Blue  Ribbon  School,  noting  the  significance   of   its
accomplishment  and  recognizing the role such effective schools play in
shaping 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  Principal  Dr.  Dean  Schlanger  of Manhasset Secondary
School.
Manhasset Secondary School - National Blue Ribbon School

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