LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Clifton-Fine Elementary School
upon the occasion of being named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School by
the United States Department of Education

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 congratu-
late Clifton-Fine Elementary School upon the occasion of being named a
2011 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of
Education, to be celebrated on Friday, June 3, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Designation as a Blue Ribbon School by the United States
Department of Education is indicative of high level school standards set
in pursuit of excellence; and
WHEREAS, As a Blue Ribbon School, Clifton-Fine Elementary School of
the Clifton-Fine Central School District, has been judged to be partic-
ularly effective in meeting local, State, and national educational
goals; it has also displayed the qualities of excellence necessary to
prepare young people for the challenges of the 21st Century; and
WHEREAS, Blue Ribbon School status is awarded to schools which have
demonstrated strong leadership; a clear vision and sense of mission that
is shared by all connected with the school; high quality teaching; a
challenging, up-to-date curriculum; policies and practices that ensure a
safe environment conducive to learning; a solid commitment to parental
involvement; and evidence that the school helps all students achieve
high standards; and
WHEREAS, Clifton-Fine Elementary 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 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award stands as
a resolute testimony to Clifton-Fine Elementary School's standards of
excellence, its uncompromising values, unparalleled dedication, and the
special teamwork of its family of students, parents, teachers and admin-
istrators, who share common goals and uncommon expectations; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Clifton-Fine Elementary School upon the occasion of being
named a 2011 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department
of Education, noting the significance of its accomplishment and recog-
nizing the role such effective schools play in shaping the quality of
life in their community, State and Nation; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Paul Alioto, Superintendent of Clifton-Fine Central School
District, and to Clifton-Fine Elementary School.