LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the City of Glen Cove upon its desig-
nation as one of the 100 Best Places for Young People in the United
States

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to recognize the
cities, towns and villages of the State of New York that are chosen as
examples of places that offer an exceptional quality of life for the
residents who live there; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the City of Glen Cove upon its designation as one of the 100 Best Places
for Young People in the United States; and
WHEREAS, In commemoration of this most auspicious honor, on Thursday,
March 15, 2012, the City of Glen Cove will celebrate with a host of
events for youth including a D.J. for dancing, crafts, face painting,
games and more, to be held at Finley Middle School in Glen Cove, New
York; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the City is asking individuals and organizations
to nominate deserving young people for a special "Youth Who Make a
Difference" Award, to be recognized at the March 15, 2012 festivities;
and
WHEREAS, To prepare for the celebration, the City of Glen Cove is
sponsoring an artistic expressions competition, which asks its students
to tell us through art, literacy, music or multimedia presentations why
they think Glen Cove is a great place for young people; and
WHEREAS, Sponsored by America's Promise Alliance, designees of the 100
Best Places for Young People in the United States were chosen from over
300 communities in all 50 states, Washington. D.C., and Puerto Rico; and
WHEREAS, The City of Glen Cove is the only community on Long Island
chosen to receive this honor and one of only five in New York State; and
WHEREAS, The competition recognizes communities across the country
that focus on reducing high school dropout rates and providing services
and support to their youth; and
WHEREAS, Communities were judged on their collaborations and partner-
ships that make youth a priority and how they fulfill the Five Promises:
caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, effective education, and
opportunities to help others; they were also judged on programs and
initiatives they have in place to keep kids in school and to raise grad-
uation rates and data that shows how they are addressing challenges; and
WHEREAS, Glen Cove was honored because of its holistic approach to
educating students and its many innovative programs which encourage the
involvement of young people in the community; and
WHEREAS, The City of Glen Cove's Community Action Using Student Empow-
erment (CAUSE) Program prepares high school students to be informed,
responsible and involved citizens; part of the curriculum requires
students to organize fundraisers for nonprofit entities such as Ronald
McDonald House; students are also taught civic responsibility by partic-
ipating in mock debates and assisting with voter registration; and
WHEREAS, The Glen Cove After 3 Program helps ensure students have a
safe place to learn outside of school by providing after-school and
summer programming; participants meet for three hours after school and
all day during the summer to keep classroom skills sharp when class is
not in session; and
WHEREAS, The First Presbyterian Church in Glen Cove offers programs to
educate youth about discrimination and the importance of tolerance; and
WHEREAS, Glen Cove is committed to putting its youth on a path to
success at an early age; as early as 6th grade, students begin to create

a 10-year plan; their academic and extracurricular activities in middle
and high school are structured to support that plan with the end goal of
attending college; and
WHEREAS, This remarkable city offers many organizations that provide
services to its youth on a daily basis, including those offered by the
Youth Bureau, Police Department, School District, Senior Center, Boys
and Girls Club, SAFE, Interagency Council, First Presbyterian Church,
Girl and Boy Scouts, Library, Recreation Department and YMCA; and
WHEREAS, The City of Glen Cove's designation as one of the 100 Best
Places for Young People in the United States is truly reflective of the
collaborative efforts of the entire Glen Cove Community, whose service
on behalf of young people and their futures have made a substantial
impact on the youth of today and the citizens of tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of the City of Glen Cove's contributions to
the State of New York, this Legislative Body is proud to pay tribute to
the city on the occasion of its latest honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the City of Glen Cove upon its designation as one of the 100
Best Places for Young People in the United States; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the City of Glen Cove, New York.