LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Zena
Elementary School, to be celebrated on April 22, 2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of commitment and high achievement whose purpose
and endeavor have been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the
education of the children of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 40th Anni-
versary of an institution of enduring commitment and exemplary tradition
in educating the children of Kingston, New York, Zena Elementary School
in the Kingston City School District; the school and community will
proudly observe this historic occasion with a festive celebration at the
school on Thursday, April 22, 2010, Earth Day; and
WHEREAS, The event will begin with a musical program performed by the
students and will be commemorated by the burying of a time capsule and
the planting of tulips by Zena Elementary School students; and
WHEREAS, Zena Elementary School was the first elementary school in
Ulster County to embrace New York State's 2009 celebration of the
Hudson-Fulton-Champlain Quadricentennial with the planting of over 100
tulip bulbs on Earth Day 2008 two years ago, and will proudly continue
its tradition of celebrating Ulster County's heritage in conjunction
with Earth Day, concluding its own 40th Anniversary celebration and
observance of Earth Day with the planting of more tulips; and
WHEREAS, The schools of a community reflect the character and values
of that community; the residents, school officials, parents, faculty and
students of Zena Elementary School may, on the occasion of its 40th
Anniversary, take just pride in its history of quality in leadership,
teaching, achievement and community support; and
WHEREAS, Zena School is a community of learners committed to the
pursuit of excellence in education and character, recognizing the diver-
sity and differences among children, in order to promote lifelong learn-
ing; and
WHEREAS, Believing it is their responsibility to provide a social,
academic, and productive environment where children can learn and grow,
the teachers, teacher aides, custodians, and other Zena School personnel
work together diligently, cooperatively, and with great pride, to
provide a complete educational program for its K-5 students; their motto
is "ZENA CARES"; and
WHEREAS, Thanks to the creativity and commitment of its faculty and
staff and the strong support its students receive at home, at school,
and from the community, Zena Elementary School is alive with activity
and learning and its students are productive and eager learners; and
WHEREAS, Today, Zena Elementary 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, Zena Elementary School is proudly aware of its distinguished
past; eager to fulfill its commitment to parents, students and communi-
ty; 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
honor and commend Zena Elementary School upon the auspicious occasion of
its 40th Anniversary and to commemorate its 40th Anniversary Celebration
on April 22, 2010; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Therese A. Higgins, Principal, Zena Elementary School, 1700
Sawkill Road, Kingston, New York 12401.