LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Romulus Foundation for Educa-
tional Opportunities upon the occasion of celebrating its 10th Anniver-
sary in 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, It is also the sense of this Legislative Body to commend
institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exemplary
programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit of excel-
lence in education and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the Romulus Foundation for Educational Opportunities upon the occa-
sion of celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2009; this auspicious
occasion will take place on Saturday, March 13, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Romulus Foundation for Educational Opportunity (The
"Foundation") is dedicated to enhancing excellence in education through
the development and distribution of private resources for the benefit
and enrichment of the students of the Romulus Central School District;
and
WHEREAS, The Foundation was established by a group of community lead-
ers, educators and Romulus alumni; these visionaries recognized that the
quality of an educational system and the vitality of the community it
serves are intertwined; and
WHEREAS, The stimulus to develop The Foundation grew out of a cele-
bration held in 1998 to commemorate the organization and development of
the Romulus Central School District from one-room school houses to its
present structure; and
WHEREAS, In 1999, then Romulus Superintendent of Schools, Chris Mana-
sari, along with J. Peter Gregoire and Jim Delia, met to explore a
shared dream - to create an educational foundation that would attract,
house and distribute private gifts to and for the exclusive use of the
students of the Romulus Central School District; and
WHEREAS, The Foundation's first fund drive was held in the fall of
2000, and to date it has awarded over 130 grants, covering everything
from technology to the arts in all grade levels; and
WHEREAS, The grants of The Foundation are intended to provide all
Romulus teachers and students with the educational tools and opportu-
nities they so richly deserve, above and beyond regular budgetary abili-
ties; these grants give the students of the Romulus Central School
District the "extras" that they need to compete with the larger school
districts in New York State; and
WHEREAS, In part due to the extraordinary assistance rendered by The
Foundation, the Romulus Junior/Senior High School has been named in U.S.
NEWS AND WORLD REPORT'S "America's Best High Schools"; and
WHEREAS, The Romulus Foundation for Educational Opportunities contin-
ues to fulfill its laudatory educational purposes and is proudly aware
of its distinguished past; it is eager to fulfill its commitment to
support the students, faculty and administration of the Romulus Central
School District, and is planning with vision and purpose for the growth
and change it will encounter in the years to come; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when insti-
tutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-

tion, they should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Romulus Foundation for Educational Opportunities upon
the occasion of celebrating its 10th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to J. Peter Gregoire, M.D., Chairman, The Romulus Foundation for
Educational Opportunities, 5705 Main Street, Romulus, New York 14541.