LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Alfred G.
Berner Middle School of Massapequa, New York, to be celebrated on May
12, 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 50th Anni-
versary of an institution of enduring commitment and exemplary tradition
in educating the children of Massapequa, New York, and surrounding
Nassau County communities, Alfred G. Berner Middle School of the Massa-
pequa Union Free School District; and
WHEREAS, Alfred G. Berner Middle School serves over 1300 seventh and
eighth grade students; working together with students, parents and the
larger school community, it strives to maximize each student's potential
through an educational program which stresses personal achievement in a
friendly and supportive atmosphere and provides all students with a
positive and challenging learning environment which empowers them to
become responsible and productive citizens of the world; and
WHEREAS, Berner Middle School offers a wide variety of academic and
co-curricular opportunities, including clubs, and intramural and inter-
scholastic sports teams and, students are encouraged to take part in
school activities to meet people, make friends, and gain a sense of
pride in their school community; and
WHEREAS, Alfred G. Berner Middle School and the community, including
students, teachers, parents and alumni, will proudly observe the histor-
ic occasion of its 50th Anniversary with a gala Golden Anniversary cele-
bration at the school, located at 50 Carman Mill Road in Massapequa,
from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Along with local merchant displays, the festivities will
include food vendors, music, a radio station and school t-shirts and
sweatshirts, and five decades of memorabilia displayed in the cafeteria;
the Town of Oyster Bay showmobile will set the stage for entertainment
featuring the musical talents of Massapequa High School, Berner Middle
School, and McKenna Elementary School; and, various public officials
will make presentations and remarks; and
WHEREAS, The schools of a community reflect the character and values
of that community; the residents, school officials, parents, faculty and
students of Alfred G. Berner Middle School may, on the occasion of its
50th Anniversary, take just pride in its history of quality in leader-
ship, teaching, achievement and community support; and
WHEREAS, Today, Alfred G. Berner Middle 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 Jason Esposito, Alfred G.
Berner Middle School is proudly aware of its distinguished past; eager
to fulfill its commitment to parents, students and community; and plan-
ning 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 Alfred G. Berner Middle School upon the auspicious
occasion of its 50th Anniversary and to commemorate its Golden Anniver-
sary Celebration on May 12, 2012; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Jason Esposito, Principal of the Alfred G. Berner Middle
School in Massapequa, New York.