LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Longwood Junior High School upon
the occasion of its designation as a National and New York State Essen-
tial Elements School to Watch

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exem-
plary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit of
excellence in education and service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
congratulate Longwood Junior High School upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as a National and New York State Essential Elements School to
Watch; and
WHEREAS, Longwood Junior High School in Middle Island, New York, is
one of 26 schools in New York State to earn the designation as a
National and New York State Essential Elements School to Watch; and
WHEREAS, Selected by New York State education leaders for its academic
excellence, responsiveness to the needs and interests of young adoles-
cents and commitment to helping all students achieve at high levels,
Longwood Junior High School captured the prestigious Schools to Watch
Award by its dedication to excellence and student success; and
WHEREAS, To earn the distinction of a New York State School to Watch,
Longwood Junior High School met strict criteria; its selection was the
culmination of an intense process that began in 2009 with an in-depth
self-examination of every department and aspect of the school; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of its Principal, Dr. Levi McIn-
tyre, the students and staff at Longwood Junior High School know through
experience that they are working and learning in a safe and friendly
environment; the school's impressive achievement is based on the
relationships and respect that have been established between staff,
students and each other; and
WHEREAS, The designation as a National and New York State Essential
Elements School to Watch has clearly made a contribution to the spirit
of excellence which is the tradition of Longwood Junior High School;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Longwood Junior High School upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as a National and New York State Essential Elements School to
Watch; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Dr. Levi McIntyre, Principal, Longwood Junior High School,
Middle Island, New York.