LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending The Albany Academies upon the occasion
of celebrating their 200th Anniversary

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, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
The Albany Academies upon the occasion of celebrating their 200th Anni-
versary; and
WHEREAS, The Albany Academy was founded in 1813, and the Albany Acade-
my for Girls was founded in 1814, both full of illustrious histories;
and
WHEREAS, In 2013, the Academies will celebrate the Bicentennial of
both schools and usher in their third century of excellence in educa-
tion; it will be a time to tout their achievements, honor the first 200
years of academic, artistic and athletic distinctions and express grati-
tude to those who were instrumental in their success; and
WHEREAS, The Albany Academy for Girls and The Albany Academy archives
hold many documents, paintings, and artifacts dating from the earliest
years of the two Academies and the full span of two centuries; and
WHEREAS, Over these two centuries, society has changed dramatically
and The Albany Academies have always changed and adapted in response;
never has the rate of change been greater than the present, and the
Academies are keeping up and looking beyond by: incorporating informa-
tion technology into the classrooms at all levels, emphasizing project-
based education to develop entrepreneurs and innovators, and developing
students' capabilities to enter academic competitions and participate on
academic teams; and
WHEREAS, The slogan for the bicentennial "Strength in our foundation;
inspiration for the future" accurately reflects the many opportunities
that lie ahead for those that think creatively and remain ever-curious,
just like those that came before us; and
WHEREAS, The official kick-off of the Bicentennial took place on Char-
ter Day, March 4, 2013; many other events have been planned to be held
throughout the year, including special ways to publicize its rich histo-
ries, such as organized events and forums, and the design and offering
of special keepsakes, as well as a special documentary; and
WHEREAS, The Bicentennial celebration will conclude during the Albany
Academy for Girls commencement ceremony in June of 2013; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to extend its highest commen-
dation to all the individuals who have been involved with The Albany
Academies, past and present, noting the importance of their work and
their enduring commitment to the youth of this great Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when insti-
tutions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend The Albany Academies upon the occasion of celebrating their
200th Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Albany Academy, and The Albany Academy for Girls.