LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Newburgh Universal Pre-Kindergar-
ten Program upon the occasion of celebrating its 40th Anniversary on May
21, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those schools of commitment and high achievement whose purpose
and endeavors have been dedicated 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 Newburgh Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program upon the occasion of its
40th Anniversary, to be celebrated on Thursday, May 21, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Organizations which seek to enhance the education of our
youngest students help to provide children a solid knowledge base upon
which to build their future studies; and
WHEREAS, The Newburgh Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program provides a
comprehensive, age-appropriate program for 4-year-olds which correlates
with the New York State's Learning Standards; the daily program is
planned so that each child may learn at their own developmental rate;
and
WHEREAS, The typical day for each student allows for flexibility,
variety of choices, and balance between individuals and group activ-
ities; during daily work time the children are able to engage in hands
on, active learning experiences; sharing and cooperative work also takes
place as children experiment and question their environment; addi-
tionally, opportunities to work with manipulatives, science materials,
computers, literature, and more are available to the children daily; and
WHEREAS, Today, under the esteemed leadership of its Principal, Joan
Goudy-Crosson, the goals of the Newburgh Universal Pre-Kindergarten
Program are aimed to create an atmosphere where students will acquire
developmentally appropriate social and emotional skills, achieve devel-
opmentally appropriate motor skills, and be prepared to process learned
information in language, literacy, mathematics, social studies, science
and technology; and
WHEREAS, The Newburgh Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program currently
serves approximately 640 students in five locations within the Newburgh
Enlarged City School District; the program design includes full day,
half day and extended day offerings; and
WHEREAS, It is only fitting that this Legislative Body extend its
highest commendation to the administration, teachers, staff and parents,
both past and present, of the Newburgh Universal Pre-Kindergarten
Program for their dedication and commitment to the children, school and
community in the creation of a better world for the children of tomor-
row; and
WHEREAS, The Newburgh Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program 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 Newburgh Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program upon the occa-
sion of celebrating its 40th Anniversary on May 21, 2009; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joan Goudy-Crosson, Principal, Newburgh Universal Pre-Kinder-
garten Program.