LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Erica Schutzman of Felix V. Festa
Middle School upon the occasion of receiving a Top Ranking in the New
York State 2009 National History Day competition

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who have inspired and brought pride to our
majestic Empire State by achieving outstanding success in educational
competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Erica Schutzman of Felix V. Festa Middle School upon the occasion
of receiving a Top Ranking in the New York State 2009 National History
Day competition; and
WHEREAS, On May 1, 2009, Erica Schutzman, along with over 400 other
students from across New York State, traveled to Cooperstown to take
part in New York State History Day; and
WHEREAS, National History Day, a federally recognized educational
program sponsored in New York by the New York State Historical Associ-
ation, encourages students grades 6-12 to explore local, state, national
and world history; after selecting a historical topic that relates to an
annual theme, students conduct extensive research by using libraries,
archives and museums, and oral history interviews; they also analyze and
interpret their findings, draw conclusions about their topic's signif-
icance in history, and create final projects that present their work;
and
WHEREAS, These particular projects which include historical papers,
documentaries, performances, tabletop exhibits, and websites can be
entered into a series of competitions, from the local to the national
level, where they are evaluated by professional historians and educa-
tors; in order to participate in the state contest, students achieved
top scores at earlier school and regional contests; and
WHEREAS, Erica Schutzman won first place for her Junior Historical
Paper, Chiune Sugihara; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, Erica
Schutzman now stands honorably, with just pride in her accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by her teachers, coaches
and parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Erica Schutzman of Felix V. Festa Middle School upon the
occasion of receiving a Top Ranking in the New York State 2009 National
History Day competition; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Erica Schutzman.