LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Lincoln
Elementary School, Newark, New York, to be celebrated on June 10, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of commitment and high achievement whose purpose
and endeavor have been dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the
education of the children of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commemorate the 100th Anni-
versary of an institution of enduring commitment and exemplary tradition
in educating the children of Newark, New York and surrounding Wayne
County communities, Lincoln Elementary School of the Newark Central
School District; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln Elementary School and the community, including
students, teachers, parents and alumni, will proudly observe this
historic occasion with a festive 100th Anniversary Open House at the
school, located at 1014 North Main Street in Newark, from noon to 3:00
p.m. on Sunday, June 10, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Newark Central School District has been collecting photo-
graphs and asking people to submit their memories of the school and many
have responded; the general community feeling about the school is strong
and the thoughts and memories people have shared are heartfelt; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln Elementary School was built in 1911 and has had two
major additions; it is believed the school was originally a kindergarten
through grade six building; and
WHEREAS, The schools of a community reflect the character and values
of that community; the residents, school officials, parents, faculty and
students of Lincoln Elementary School may, on the occasion of its 100th
Anniversary, take just pride in its history of quality in leadership,
teaching, achievement and community support; and
WHEREAS, Today, Lincoln Elementary School stands prepared to reach
out, in earnest and enthusiastic quest of its mission, to promote the
maximum growth of every student, establishing standards and building
skills which will carry its students and the citizens of its community
into the future; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by current Principal Donna Buck, Lincoln Elementary
School is proudly aware of its distinguished past; eager to fulfill its
commitment to parents, students and community; and planning with vision
and purpose for the ebb and swell of growth and change it will encounter
in the years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor and commend Lincoln Elementary School upon the auspicious occasion
of its 100th Anniversary and to commemorate its 100th Anniversary Cele-
bration on June 10, 2012; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Donna Buck, Principal of the Lincoln Elementary School in
Newark, New York.