LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Long Island Lutheran Middle and High
School upon the occasion of celebrating its 50th Anniversary on January
30, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the 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
Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School upon the occasion of its
50th Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School (LuHi) will kick-
off its yearlong commemoration with a Gala celebration on Saturday,
January 30, 2010; this most extraordinary event will pay special tribute
to the Anniversary theme, "With Joy and Thanksgiving," and will begin
with a worship service to be held at Long Island Lutheran and followed
by a Gala dinner and dance at the Tam O'Shanter Club; and
WHEREAS, In the 1950s, men and women with a vision embarked on a bold
plan to create a Lutheran school for secondary Christian education on
Long Island; their hard work culminated in the establishment of Long
Island Lutheran Junior/Senior High School in 1960; and
WHEREAS, Fifty years later, Long Island Lutheran Middle and High
School continues to thrive as it serves 600 students in grades 6-12,
offering a program of academic excellence and Christian distinctiveness
within the Lutheran tradition; and
WHEREAS, Located on a beautifully wooded 32-acre estate in Brookville,
Long Island, Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School is rich in
cultural and ethnic diversity and attracts students from more than 50
school districts throughout Long Island; and
WHEREAS, Due to the unwavering efforts of the outstanding and dedi-
cated faculty, administration, and parents of Long Island Lutheran
Middle and High School, this exemplary institution provides a co-educa-
tional college preparatory program accredited by the Middle States Asso-
ciation of Colleges and Schools and is a member of the New York State
Association of Independent Schools; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School is a
leader in Christ-centered education and is recognized as a "School of
Excellence" by the United States Department of Education, the Evangeli-
cal Lutheran Church of America, and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod;
and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, Long Island Lutheran
Middle and High School has continually demonstrated an impressive dedi-
cation, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the
quality of educational programs and opportunities offered for the bene-
fit of its faculty and students as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, The 50th Anniversary celebration of Long Island Lutheran
Middle and High School stands as a resolute testimony to the School's
standards of excellence, its uncompromising values, unparalleled dedi-
cation, and the special teamwork of its family of students, parents,
teachers and administrators, who share common goals and uncommon expec-
tations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School upon the occasion of
celebrating its 50th Anniversary on January 30, 2010; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Long Island Lutheran Middle and High School.