2011-J1515
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Manhasset School Community Associ-
ation upon the occasion of celebrating its 60th year of hosting its
Annual SCA Fair
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and pay
tribute to those associations which are committed to enhancing the qual-
ity of education in the State of New York, and which enable our schools
to offer excellent educational programs in the most efficient manner;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Manhasset School Community Association upon the occasion of cele-
brating its 60th year of hosting its Annual SCA Fair on Saturday, May 7,
2011; and
WHEREAS, The Annual SCA Fair is the Manhasset School Community Associ-
ation's largest fundraiser of the year; the proceeds of the SCA Fair are
the main source of funding for the Association; and
WHEREAS, Special activities at the SCA Fair include rides and the sale
of food, flowers, and various new and used goods from vendors and
donations, and much more; and
WHEREAS, The proceeds from the SCA Fair allow the Manhasset School
Community Association to provide valuable educational, classroom and
social enrichment programs that enhance the school experience of Manhas-
set students; and
WHEREAS, The Manhasset School Community Association spends its funds
directly on students by providing educational, social and cultural expe-
riences not generally found within the standard curriculum, and by
providing student assistance and incentives for higher educational
needs; and
WHEREAS, The Manhasset School Community Association programs include
Enrichment Programs, Speaker's Bureau, Saturday Series, Family Theatre,
Halloween Parties, Book Fairs, Homecoming Dances, Summer Studies, Educa-
tional Grants, Planet Manhasset, Health & Wellness, and gifts to Manhas-
set schools including interactive white boards, computers on wheels,
maps, a telescope and more; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is very pleased to have this opportu-
nity to salute the Manhasset School Community Association for its long
history of purposeful endeavor which has greatly benefited the community
of Manhasset, New York, and to wish this worthy organization continued
success in future years; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Manhasset School Community Association upon the occasion of
celebrating its 60th year of hosting its Annual SCA Fair; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Manhasset School Community Association.