LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Michael A. Weiss upon the occasion of
his designation for special recognition by Brooklyn Technical High
School Alumni Foundation

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Michael A. Weiss upon the occasion of his designation for special recog-
nition by Brooklyn Technical High School Alumni Foundation, to be cele-
brated on Thursday, June 7, 2012, in New York City; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Tech Alumni Foundation was formed in 1983; since
then it has brought Tech graduates together to enhance and support
excellence at the school that has shaped their lives; the mission of the
Foundation is to support Brooklyn Technical High School as the premier
specialized high school for science, technology, engineering and math-
ematics by harnessing the intellectual and financial power of Tech alum-
ni; and
WHEREAS, A founder of Brooklyn Technical High School Alumni Founda-
tion, Michael Weiss served Brooklyn Tech from 1961 to 1985 as a physics
teacher, guidance counselor, college advisor and assistant principal;
and
WHEREAS, A 1957 graduate of Brooklyn Technical High School, Michael
Weiss was Chairman of the Alumni Foundation Board of Directors from 1983
to 2010; he continues to serve on the Board of Directors; and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Michael Weiss's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Michael A. Weiss upon the occasion of his designation for special
recognition by Brooklyn Technical High School Alumni Foundation; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to honor Michael A. Weiss.