LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Rockland Country Day School upon the
occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of commitment and high achievement whose
purpose and endeavors prove a dedication 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
Rockland Country Day School upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th
Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the year, the school will host a number of events
commemorating its history; during the weekend of October 2, Dr. Brian
Mahoney was installed as the new Head of School; Kite Day, a traditional
event held at the school, followed the installation ceremony; in addi-
tion, the opening of the school will be reenacted with descendants of
the original founders, some of the original students, other alumni,
former faculty, parents and past school heads; and
WHEREAS, Other events include a roundtable discussion about the early
days of the school by some of those past school heads and former
students; the burial of a time capsule representing the school today;
interviewing and videoing all the participants, returning alumni and
events for a yearlong documentary project on the school; a preliminary
topographical survey of the school grounds which will be part of another
yearlong project resulting in a series of topographical maps -- some
current, some historical -- as well as 3-D models of those grounds; a
botanical and artistic catalogue of the specimen trees that adorn the
school campus and the inauguration of a series of other yearlong
projects that students and faculty will be working on to celebrate the
Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Professor Charles Frankel of Columbia
University, and first Headmaster Kendall Pennypacker, Rockland Country
Day School was founded in 1959; and
WHEREAS, The original founders sought to establish an independent
school that was forward thinking and innovative; they wanted to offer a
challenging program that would prepare students for college; and
WHEREAS, Today, Dr. Brian Mahoney carries on the 50-year tradition of
educating students as individuals, as well as the founder's mission; and
WHEREAS, The steadfast and unyielding commitment of parents, educators
and administrators to provide the highest quality education for students
has become the hallmark and tradition of Rockland Country Day School;
and
WHEREAS, Within the 21st Century, Rockland Country Day 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; and
WHEREAS, Rockland Country Day School is proudly aware of its distin-
guished past, eager to fulfill its present commitment to parents,
students and the community, and planning with vision and purpose for the
ebb and swell of growth and change it will encounter in the years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Rockland Country Day School upon the occasion of celebrating its
50th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Rockland Country Day School.