LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Clinton Street Elementary School
upon the occasion of being named a 2010 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 Clinton Street Elementary School upon the occasion of being named a
2010 National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of
Education; and
WHEREAS, To celebrate this auspicious occasion, the school hosted a
week-long celebration from May 16-24, 2011; a New York State Department
of Education official was on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedi-
cate a plaque and garden in front of the school building; 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, Clinton Street Elementary School, of West Seneca, New York,
received this honor due to the outstanding scores it received on the
English Language Arts and Math standardized exams taken by its third,
fourth and fifth-grade students; moreover, it was the only school in
Western New York to receive this honor; and
WHEREAS, As a Blue Ribbon School, Clinton Street Elementary School has
been judged to be particularly 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, Clinton Street 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 Clinton Street 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 Clinton Street Elementary School upon the occasion of being
named a 2010 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 a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Clinton Street Elementary School, West Seneca, New York.