LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Brooklyn Amity School and its students
on their participation in the 5th Annual Turkish Day celebration in
Albany on April 14, 2010

WHEREAS, Education is important in enabling individuals to realize and
achieve their full potential and, it is well-known that a healthy democ-
racy thrives on an informed and educated electorate; and
WHEREAS, The schools of a community also have the responsibility of
instilling the essential principles and values of our society in the
young people of the community; and
WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Amity School is a school which has truly committed
itself to educating hundreds of students, one student at a time,
instilling in each of them the love of learning and the drive to
succeed; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Amity School serves the Turkish community and the
greater Brooklyn community with distinction; while it upholds ethnic
traditions, it also is dedicated to helping its students actively live
and participate in the community in which they reside; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend such institutions of true purpose and high achievement as Brook-
lyn Amity School whose exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly
demonstrate the pursuit of excellence in education and service to the
community; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Amity School's commitment to its students is evident
as well; it works diligently, providing them with the vital tools they
will need to achieve academic excellence, while also encouraging parents
to play an active, involved role in their child's education; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Amity School is dedicated to making sure each
student reaches his or her highest potential intellectually, socially,
emotionally and physically; its programs and principles have destined
its students to become not only well-adjusted young adults, but accom-
plished, future leaders of their community and our society; and
WHEREAS, Brooklyn Amity 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; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Brooklyn Amity School, its administrators, staff, and students
on their participation in the 5th Annual Turkish Day celebration in
Albany on April 14, 2010, noting the significance of its accomplishment
and recognizing the role such effective schools play in shaping the
quality of life in their community, State and nation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brooklyn Amity School.