LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Fayetteville-Manlius student
newspaper THE BUZZ upon the occasion of its designation for special
recognition by The American Scholastic Press Association

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders
of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best exemplify the ideals
and values cherished by this great State and Nation; 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 Fayetteville-Manlius student newspaper THE BUZZ upon the occa-
sion of its designation for special recognition by The American
Scholastic Press Association; and
WHEREAS, The American Scholastic Press Association has named Fayette-
ville-Manlius High School's student newspaper, THE BUZZ, among its
nationwide first place award winners; the selection was made by a panel
of judges which reviewed three editions of THE BUZZ and offered
suggestions for further improvement; and
WHEREAS, THE BUZZ also won several awards at High School Press Day,
held at Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Public Communications;
it was named "most improved newspaper," and it won an overall bronze
award; and
WHEREAS, THE BUZZ adviser Kathleen Deeb said the staff made several
improvements this year, including a new layout and more editions, 12 in
all; and
WHEREAS, Part of the students' motivation this year, Ms. Deeb said,
was to honor John Shafer, the longtime Buzz adviser who died of cancer
in February of 2010; Mr. Shafer was unable to teach this school year,
but he advised students and edited from home for as long as he could;
and
WHEREAS, In Mr. Shafer's honor, Ms. Deeb created a new award this
year, The John F. Shafer "Best Buzzer" award, which goes to the seniors
who have shown a great deal of dedication and commitment to THE BUZZ;
and
WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding educational
success, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Fayetteville-Manlius student newspaper THE BUZZ upon
the occasion of its designation for special recognition by The American
Scholastic Press Association; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Kathleen Deeb, Adviser.