LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, Inc. upon
the occasion of its designation as recipient of the Educational Leader-
ship Award by Healthfirst on May 6, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to acknowledge those
outstanding educational leaders and professionals whose dedication and
achievements have been instrumental in developing character and academic
excellence in the young people of New York State; and
WHEREAS, New York State's commitment to education is unparalleled; its
history and stature are secured by the superlative caliber of its educa-
tional professionals and the students they inspire; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in keeping with its time-ho-
nored traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to honor
Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, Inc. upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the Educational Leadership Award by Healthfirst at its
5th Annual Educational Leadership Breakfast on Friday, May 6, 2016, at
Grand Prospect Hall, Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, Inc. has been selected for
this esteemed honor in recognition of the leadership, excellence and
commitment shown in strengthening the educational pursuits of young
people in New York; and
WHEREAS, Initially designed to recognize the outstanding commitment
and dedication of Parent Coordinators, Healthfirst now commends princi-
pals, parent teacher association staff and other educational profes-
sionals whose obligation to children provides parents and families with
a powerful voice on behalf of every child; and
WHEREAS, The Educational Leadership Awards Breakfast provides an
opportunity to recognize Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, Inc., and the
significant contributions to the quality of life and the progression of
our educational system, and for all people to gain a greater appreci-
ation of the role educational professionals will continue to play in our
society; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body to commend the
efforts of those organizations such as Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy,
Inc. which foster pride in education and exemplify family engagement
which represents and strengthens the fabric of the people and the State
of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, Inc. upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of the Educational Leadership Award by Health-
first on May 6, 2016; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, Inc.