LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Syosset High School upon the occasion
of receiving a 2009 Siemens Award for Advanced Placement

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, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishment clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Syosset High School upon the occasion of receiving a 2009 Siemens Award
for Advanced Placement; and
WHEREAS, The only high school in New York State to receive this pres-
tigious recognition, Syosset High School is committed to providing
students with opportunities to explore the AP program and the staff is
dedicated to encouraging student success; and
WHEREAS, A partnership between the Siemens Foundation and the College
Board, the Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement program is committed to
furthering the efforts of school districts across the country in expand-
ing and strengthening the pool of mathematics, science and technology
talent that is needed for the continued growth of businesses and indus-
tries in the United States and globally; and
WHEREAS, The Siemens Awards for Advanced Placement are awarded annual-
ly to the top high school from each state by the Siemens Foundation and
the College Board; as one of only 50 high schools nationally to receive
this award, Syosset High School will receive a grant to support science
and mathematics education; and
WHEREAS, Located in Nassau County, Syosset High School has continually
demonstrated an impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion and an
unremitting enthusiasm for the quality of educational programs and
opportunities offered for the benefit of its faculty and students as
well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, The steadfast and unyielding commitment of parents, educators
and administrators to provide the highest quality education for students
has become the hallmark and tradition of Syosset High School; and
WHEREAS, Within the 21st Century, Syosset High 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 Syosset High School upon the occasion of receiving a 2009
Siemens Award for Advanced Placement, 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 Syosset High School.