LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the students of Long Beach Middle School
for collecting 27,014 pounds of food for Island Harvest, the largest
hunger relief organization on Long Island

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those young people 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
students of Long Beach Middle School, Nassau County, New York, for
collecting 27,014 pounds of food for Island Harvest, the largest hunger
relief organization on Long Island; and
WHEREAS, The students of Long Beach Middle School were successful in
collecting more canned goods than 149 other tri-state schools in the
November 2009 food drive established for the benefit of Island Hunger;
due to their unwavering efforts, the students were awarded an exclusive
concert performed by tween pop star Justin Bieber at their school's
auditorium to be held in February of 2010; and
WHEREAS, Jackie Gropper, an eighth grader at Long Beach Middle School
and a group of other devoted fans, as well as the Peace and Culture Club
organized this beneficial and valuable food drive; and
WHEREAS, The students of Long Beach Middle School, in collaboration
with their Principal, Audrey Goropeuschek, stood steadfast in the
support of the mission of Island Harvest "to end hunger and reduce food
waste on Long Island"; they hung more than 100 posters and staked out
many local grocery stores on weekends to help achieve their latest
accomplishment; and
WHEREAS, The Long Beach Middle School students may now stand with just
pride in assessing their achievements, experiencing the satisfaction of
their labors and the joy of their accomplishments, eager to face the
challenge of new experiences; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the students of Long Beach Middle School for collecting 27,014
pounds of food for Island Harvest, the largest hunger relief organiza-
tion on Long Island; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Principal Audrey Goropeuschek, Long Beach Middle School, 239
Lido Boulevard, Long Beach, New York 11561.