LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring the Second Grade Students at Upper Nyack
Elementary School for displaying their strong commitment to the communi-
ty with the TappCAN Zee Bridge Project

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those young people within our midst 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 honor the
Second Grade Students at Upper Nyack Elementary School for displaying
their strong commitment to the community with the TappCAN Zee Bridge
Project; and
WHEREAS, The brainchild of second grade teachers and their students at
Upper Nyack Elementary School, the TappCAN Zee Bridge Project is a
replica of the Hudson Valley structure made entirely from cans of food
collected by the students; and
WHEREAS, The second grade students at Upper Nyack Elementary School
understood the project because of the regional significance of the
Tappan Zee Bridge and the quadricentennial of the discovery of the
Hudson River by Henry Hudson, which is being celebrated this year; and
WHEREAS, The TappCAN Zee Bridge Project was also a means of helping
the less fortunate by donating all cans collected to a local charity,
People to People of Rockland County; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, the
Second Grade Students at Upper Nyack Elementary School now stand honor-
ably, with just pride in their accomplishments and in eager anticipation
of future challenges, understanding and appreciating the caring counsel
and support provided by their teachers, family and friends; 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 Upper Nyack Elementary School for their dedi-
cation and commitment to the children, school and community in the
creation of a better world for the children of tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, This occasion also presents an opportunity for this Legisla-
tive Body to wish the Second Grade Students at Upper Nyack Elementary
School continued success throughout their school years and beyond; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when young
people of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Second Grade Students at Upper Nyack Elementary School for
displaying their strong commitment to the community with the TappCAN Zee
Bridge Project; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Superintendent of Nyack Schools, Dr. Valencia Douglas,
the Principal of Upper Nyack Elementary School, Dr. Anne Roberts, and
the Second Grade Teachers at Upper Nyack Elementary School, Karen
Silber, Jennifer Javenes and Margie Vasquez.