LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of McKinley
High School in Buffalo, New York, 1910-2010

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exem-
plary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit of
excellence 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 commem-
orate the 100th Anniversary of McKinley High School in Buffalo, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Beginning as the Black Rock Vocational School in 1910, with
forty woodworking students, McKinley High School in Buffalo, New York,
is celebrating its 100th Anniversary in 2010; and
WHEREAS, In 1922, the Buffalo Board of Education purchased the Buffalo
Orphan Asylum buildings to house the school and it was renamed McKinley
Vocational High School in memory of President William McKinley; and
WHEREAS, In 1929, the school was chartered as a two-year industrial
high school; in 1933, it became a four-year industrial high school;
after World War II, to reflect the new technology that was being intro-
duced into the curriculum, the school was renamed McKinley Comprehensive
Technical High School; and
WHEREAS, The integrity of McKinley High School in Buffalo, New York,
and its high standards continue to make it one of the most sought after
high schools in the district; it strives to keep pace with Regents'
requirements as it addresses the needs of an even larger and more
diverse student population; and
WHEREAS, The diversity of McKinley High School in Buffalo, New York,
is reflected in the gender and ethnic populations embracing the multi-
culturalism of the community; and
WHEREAS, Programs at McKinley High School are developed to reflect the
student population and provide the most critical experience in education
for nurturing students so that they become positive and productive citi-
zens; and
WHEREAS, McKinley High School has become one of the largest and most
diversified high schools in the district and it continues to have one of
the largest number of students waiting for acceptance; it possesses
strong academic, career, technical and JROTC programs; and
WHEREAS, McKinley High School in Buffalo, New York continues to
fulfill its laudatory educational purposes and is proudly aware of its
distinguished past; it is eager to fulfill its commitment to its
students, faculty, alumni and community, 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 an educa-
tional institution of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to
our attention, it 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
commemorate the 100th Anniversary of McKinley High School in Buffalo,
New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to McKinley High School in Buffalo, New York.