2009-J5769
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Pre-School Minds Day Care Center upon
the occasion of hosting its Graduation Commencement Ceremony
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those organizations of commitment and high achievement whose
purpose and endeavors have been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence
in the education of the youth of this noble Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Organizations which seek to enhance the education of our
youngest students help to provide children a solid knowledge base upon
which to build their future studies; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Pre-School Minds Day Care Center upon the occasion of hosting its Gradu-
ation Commencement Ceremony, to be celebrated on Friday, June 25, 2010,
in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, The Pre-School Minds Day Care Center Program has been a
staple in the Brooklyn community for 30 years, promoting academic
enrichment and excellence in the future leaders of tomorrow; it strives
to provide its students with the skills and academic foundation neces-
sary to become productive citizens of the future; and
WHEREAS, Upon graduating from its Day Care Center, a large percentage
of Pre-School Minds students have been accepted into various academic,
gifted and talented programs; many of its former students have gone on
to pursue careers in speech pathology, education, engineering and law,
to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Pre-School Minds Day Care Center provides a solid, well-
rounded curriculum foundation, which significantly contributes to the
goals and the achievements of its former students as they mature; and
WHEREAS, Throughout its distinguished history, the Pre-School Minds
Day Care Center has offered children the opportunity to enhance their
quality of life by providing them with a safe, supportive atmosphere
while participating in recreational and educational activities; and
WHEREAS, The children of today are the citizens and leaders of tomor-
row; their health, well-being and development are of paramount import to
the people of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, It is only fitting that this Legislative Body extend its
highest commendation to the administration, teachers, staff and parents,
both past and present, of the Pre-School Minds Day Care Center, for
their dedication and commitment to the children, school and community in
the creation of a better world for the children of tomorrow; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Pre-School Minds Day Care Center upon the occasion of hosting
its Graduation Commencement Ceremony; and be further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joan Watkis, Executive Director, Pre-School Minds Day Care
Center.