LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending San Miguel Academy of Newburgh upon
the occasion of the graduation of its second 8th Grade Class on June 9,
2011, and congratulating the graduates

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of commitment and achievement whose purpose and
endeavor have been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the educa-
tion of the youth of the great State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
San Miguel Academy of Newburgh upon the occasion of the graduation of
its second 8th Grade Class on June 9, 2011, and to congratulate the
graduates; and
WHEREAS, San Miguel Academy of Newburgh is a tuition-free, faith-
based, 5th through 8th grade middle school for boys from underserved
families residing in the City of Newburgh, New York; and
WHEREAS, San Miguel Academy of Newburgh is a member of the Nativity
Miguel Network of schools, a consortium of 65 schools located in 27
states across the country, and works diligently to provide its students
with the tools necessary for success in their academic, social and spir-
itual lives; and
WHEREAS, San Miguel Academy's focus on educational achievement and
character development empowers each student to achieve his very best;
and
WHEREAS, San Miguel Academy of Newburgh opened its doors in September
2006 with a 5th grade class and for each successive year, it has added a
new fifth grade class and is now, on June 9, 2011, with great pride
graduating its second class of 11 outstanding young men, each of whom is
graduating with a sense of community and an understanding of his respon-
sibilities to himself, his family and to his fellow man; and
WHEREAS, The members of San Miguel Academy's 2011 graduating class
are: Guillermo Cruz, Henry Garcia, Alejandro Guevara, Osmond Lewis,
Alfredo Liendo, Brian Lopez, Brian Morales, Bryan Nava, Denzel Pettway,
Edward Quinn and Teshawn Staples; and
WHEREAS, These graduates have brought honor to themselves, their fami-
lies, school and community and may stand with pride in their achieve-
ments, experiencing the satisfaction of their labors and the joy of
their accomplishment, eager to face the challenges of new experiences as
they continue their education and their commitment to their community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend San Miguel Academy of Newburgh upon the occasion of the gradu-
ation of its second 8th Grade Class on June 9, 2011, to congratulate the
graduates and to wish them well in all their future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to San Miguel Academy of Newburgh and to each of the aforemen-
tioned graduates.