Senate Resolution No. 2904

BY: Senator PALUMBO

COMMENDING six local high schools upon the
occasion of their designation as Schools of
Excellence by the New York State Public High School
Athletic Association

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend rare
athletic and academic achievements and pay special recognition to those
who pursue such excellence and become examples for the youth of this
great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Achieving such high honors in sports requires a rigorous
work ethic, excellent teamwork, outstanding academic performance, and a
desire to better yourself for the greater good; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend six local high schools upon the occasion of their designation as
Schools of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic
Association (NYSPHSAA); and

WHEREAS, This year's honorees include Center Moriches High School,
East Hampton High School, Greenport High School, Hampton Bays High
School, Riverhead High School, and Westhampton Beach Senior High School;
and

WHEREAS, Athletically and academically, the varsity teams of these
distinguished schools have proven themselves to be an impressive
combination of talent and hard work, reflecting favorably on their
school; and

WHEREAS, To earn the School of Excellence Award, 75% of a school's
varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award;
for a team to earn the Scholar-Athlete award, 75% of that team's roster
must average above a 90.0 grade point average; and

WHEREAS, All the student athletes from these select schools have
clearly utilized dedication, determination, and teamwork in providing a
lasting contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of
their school; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend six local high schools upon the occasion of their designation as
Schools of Excellence by the NYSPHSAA; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution be transmitted to Center
Moriches High School, East Hampton High School, Greenport High School,
Hampton Bays High School, Riverhead High School, and Westhampton Beach
Senior High School.