LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating Oldfield Middle School upon the
occasion of being named a Top 100 Middle School in New York State

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishment clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late Oldfield Middle School upon the occasion of being named among the
top 100 Middle Schools in New York State; and
WHEREAS, Niche.com has released its rankings of public middle schools
across the country and a middle school in the Harborfields Central
School District in Greenlawn, New York, made the list of the Top 100 in
New York; and
WHEREAS, Oldfield Middle School came in at number 39 among middle
schools in the state with an overall Niche grade of "A+"; and
WHEREAS, Niche says it ranked 19,710 middle schools nationwide based
on key student statistics and 4.6 million opinions from 280,000 students
and parents; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Principal Joanne Giordano,
Oldfield Middle School has continually demonstrated an impressive dedi-
cation, an unparalleled devotion and an unremitting enthusiasm for the
quality of educational programs and opportunities offered for the bene-
fit of its faculty and students as well as for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, The steadfast and unyielding commitment of parents, educators
and administrators to provide the highest quality education for students
has become the hallmark and tradition of the Harborfields Central School
District; and
WHEREAS, Within the 21st Century, Oldfield 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, Oldfield Middle School is proudly aware of its distinguished
past, eager to fulfill its present commitment to parents, students and
the community, and planning 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
congratulate Oldfield Middle School upon the occasion of being named a
Top 100 Middle School in New York State; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joanne Giordano, Principal, Oldfield Middle School.