LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's Club
at the Acorn High School for Social Justice in Brooklyn, New York, as it
embarks on a campaign for change called, "Let Me Live, Let Me Grow, Let
Me Play"

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today, and leaders of tomorrow, within the great Empire State who have
made strong contributions to their communities and who serve as role
models for their peers; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the
Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's Club at the Acorn High School for Social
Justice in Brooklyn, New York, as it embarks on a campaign for change
called, "Let Me Live, Let Me Grow, Let Me Play"; and
WHEREAS, Created by a resolution of the New York City Board of Educa-
tion, the Acorn High School for Social Justice opened its doors to
students for the first time in September 1999, and uses a mixture of
academic and community involvement to help students become lifelong
learners; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the Acorn High School for Social Justice offers
an opportunity for students to engage in a comprehensive academic
program and to participate in citywide campaigns dealing with issues of
social injustice which affect the Bushwick and the larger Brooklyn
community; and
WHEREAS, Designed to support young people in their transition from
childhood to responsible adulthood, the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's
Club at the Acorn High School for Social Justice encourages their social
development and individual fulfillment while helping them to prepare for
today's society and work force; and
WHEREAS, The stories of violence from the five boroughs of New York
City, and across our great Nation are disheartening; people have become
so desensitized to it that death and murder are considered a natural
phenomena; and
WHEREAS, With the growing number of innocent victims of domestic
violence, gang violence, violence against children, gender violence,
hate crimes, college campus shootings, school shootings and other acts
of violence in the community, the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's Club at
the Acorn High School for Social Justice is demanding change; and
WHEREAS, A program of education, inspiration and unity, "Let Me Live,
Let Me Grow, Let Me Play" hopes to get to the root of the violence,
bringing together people who want to implement change within their
communities may stop the many forms of violence; and
WHEREAS, Young men and women of singular distinction and superlative
ability, the members of the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's Club at the
Acorn High School for Social Justice exemplify the best potential which
is inherent in our most precious resource, our youth; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, the
members of the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's Club at the Acorn High
School for Social Justice now stand honorably, with just pride in their
accomplishments and in eager anticipation of future challenges, under-
standing and appreciating the caring counsel and support provided by
their teachers, family and friends; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; and

WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to wish the members of the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's Club at
the Acorn High School for Social Justice continued success throughout
their school years and beyond; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's Club at the Acorn High School
for Social Justice in Brooklyn, New York, as it embarks on a campaign
for change called, "Let Me Live, Let Me Grow, Let Me Play"; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Young Ladies' and Gentlemen's Club at the Acorn High
School for Social Justice.