2009-J2980

Commending West Point, The United States Military Academy, upon the occasion of being ranked the top college in the country by Forbes Magazine

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2009-J2980


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending West Point, The United States Military
Academy, upon the occasion of being ranked the top college in the coun-
try by FORBES MAGAZINE

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to take note of and
publicly acknowledge institutions of remarkable integrity and character
whose endeavors have enhanced the quality of education throughout this
great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
West Point, The United States Military Academy, upon the occasion of
being ranked the top college in the country by FORBES MAGAZINE; and
WHEREAS, By an act of Congress, on March 16, 1802, the United States
Military Academy was established within the borders of New York State,
on the banks of the Hudson River; the Academy and its graduates are an
integral part of the proud history of this State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, Ranked first in FORBES MAGAZINE's America's Best College
report, West Point is a four-year co-educational federal undergraduate
liberal arts college located 50 miles north of New York City; it is the
world's preeminent leader development institution; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1802 as America's first college of engineering,
West Point's mission remains constant to educate, train, and inspire the
Corps of Cadets so that each graduate is a commissioned leader of char-
acter committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country and are prepared
for a career of professional excellence and service to the Nation as an
officer in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, A beautiful scenic campus each year for thousands of visitors
from across our State, continent and other countries, West Point excels
in most measures by graduating more than 80% of its students in four
years; and
WHEREAS, For decades, our Nation has enjoyed the legacy of freedom and
the United States Military Academy at West Point has played a vitally
significant role in the maintenance of peace and freedom; its distin-
guished record merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this
Legislative Body; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend West Point, The United States Military Academy, upon the occa-
sion of being ranked the top college in the country by FORBES MAGAZINE;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the United States Military Academy at West Point.

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  • 26 / Aug / 2009
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 10 / Sep / 2009
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 10 / Sep / 2009
    • ADOPTED

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