2013-K47

Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 27-February 2, 2013, as School Choice Week in the State of New York

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2013-K47


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to
proclaim January 27-February 2, 2013, as School Choice Week in the State
of New York

WHEREAS, Every student in the State of New York should have the right to
the highest-quality schools possible; and
WHEREAS, Citizens across the State of New York agree that improving
the quality of education in our State and expanding access to highly
effective schools is an issue of importance; and
WHEREAS, New York recognizes the critical role that an effective and
accountable system of education plays in preparing all students to be
successful adults in a global economy; and
WHEREAS, New York has a multitude of high-quality public schools,
magnet schools, public charter schools, and nonpublic schools; and
WHEREAS, Educational variety not only helps to diversify our economy,
but also enhances the vibrancy of our State; and
WHEREAS, New York has many high-quality teaching professionals in
public, private and charter schools who are committed to educating chil-
dren; and
WHEREAS, The vital cause of education reform is one that transcends
ideology and political party affiliation; and
WHEREAS, Research in New York State and across our nation demonstrates
conclusively that providing children with multiple schooling options
improves academic performance; and
WHEREAS, School Choice Week is a nationally celebrated event and
during this week it is the sense of this Legislative Body to join with
millions of parents, educators, schools and organizations around the
State of New York to raise awareness of the need for effective educa-
tional options that challenge and motivate our students to succeed; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
memorialize Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim January 27-February 2,
2013, as School Choice Week in the State of New York; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Honorable Andrew M. Cuomo, Governor of the State of New
York.

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  • 28 / Jan / 2013
    • REFERRED TO EDUCATION

Resolution Details

Law Section:
Resolutions, Legislative

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