LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Longwood High School's Student
Council upon the occasion of being designated a 2012 National Gold Coun-
cil of Excellence by the National Association of Student Councils

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with
its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders
of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and
values cherished by this great State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Longwood High School's Student Council
have distinguished themselves as young men and women of superlative
ability, establishing a high standard of academic excellence, purpose-
fulness of life and sense of responsibility rarely achieved in youthful
years; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Long-
wood High School's Student Council upon the occasion of being designated
a 2012 National Gold Council of Excellence by the National Association
of Student Councils (NASC); and
WHEREAS, The Longwood Student Council is part of the New York State
Council of Leadership of Student Activities and has students represent-
ing Suffolk County Region on the state board; and
WHEREAS, Longwood High School's Student Council, under the leadership
of Principal Dr. Maria Castro and Advisor Marcia Grossman, is one of
only 163 nationwide to earn this esteemed designation for its exemplary
record of leadership, service and activities which serve to improve
school and community; and
WHEREAS, This accomplishment is a testament placed on Student Council
as an integral part of Longwood High School and its educational mission;
and
WHEREAS, This illustrious award recognizes the members of the Longwood
High School's Student Council for their work in providing various oppor-
tunities to develop school unity and spirit; and
WHEREAS, The Student Council sponsors two blood drives annually,
organizes an adopt-a-family project during the holidays and an Awareness
Month, in which different charities are chosen to support with fund
raisers and to promote community awareness; and
WHEREAS, The members support the 9-11 Memorial school remembrance
ceremony, as well as a variety of school functions, including Olympic
Night, Senior Banquet and the proms; and
WHEREAS, These remarkable students are extremely dedicated to their
school and community; they are truly filled with enthusiasm, energy, and
positive approach to everyday school life; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, these
students now stand honorably, with just pride in their accomplishments
and in eager anticipation of future challenges, understanding and appre-
ciating the caring counsel and support provided by their teachers and
parents; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Longwood High School's Student Council upon the occasion of
being designated a 2012 National Gold Council of Excellence by the
National Association of Student Councils; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Longwood High School's Student Council, Principal Dr.
Maria Castro and Advisor Marcia Grossman.