LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bedford Academy High School upon the
occasion of hosting its First Annual Bedford Village Community Day on
May 23, 2009

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 the pursuit
of excellence in education and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Bedford Academy High School upon the occasion of hosting its First Annu-
al Bedford Village Community Day to be held on Saturday, May 23, 2009,
in the park at P.S. 3 in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Bedford Academy 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 and students as well as for the
entire community; and
WHEREAS, Opened in 2003, Bedford Academy High School offers effective
instruction, along with an environment conducive to learning, enabling
its students to develop into extraordinary citizens with strong values
and exceptional skills; and
WHEREAS, Bedford Academy High School prepares its students for careers
in medicine, engineering and law; members of the Class of 2007 were
accepted to such colleges as Long Island University, Temple University,
Stony Brook, Morehouse, and the New Jersey Institute of Technology; and
WHEREAS, The entire staff of Bedford Academy High School is committed
to providing social, emotional and academic support to their students in
an atmosphere of warmth, care and concern; and
WHEREAS, Tolerance, respect and responsibility are the hallmarks of
the school where the unique differences amongst students are celebrated;
furthermore, a variety of extracurricular activities help each adoles-
cent discover and develop their full potential; and
WHEREAS, Founded by George Leonard, Bedford Academy High School is
dedicated to creating a student-oriented, family-oriented and nurturing
atmosphere for all its students; and
WHEREAS, The steadfast and unyielding commitment of parents, educators
and administrators to provide the highest quality education and programs
for students has become the tradition of Bedford Academy High School;
and
WHEREAS, Bedford Academy High School 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bedford Academy High School upon the occasion of hosting its
First Annual Bedford Village Community Day; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bedford Academy High School.