Senate Resolution No. 1149

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING P.S. 309 The George E. Wibecan
Preparatory Academy upon the occasion of hosting its
2nd Annual Breakfast for Dad on June 16, 2023

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishments clearly demonstrate the pursuit
of excellence in education and service to the community; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend P.S. 309 The George E. Wibecan Preparatory Academy upon the
occasion of hosting its 2nd Annual Breakfast for Dad on Friday, June 16,
2023; and

WHEREAS, Located in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn,
New York, P.S. 309 The George E. Wibecan Preparatory Academy is a public
school which is committed to instilling the importance of health and
wellness, safety, compassion, and support to the children and families
of the 309 community; and

WHEREAS, P.S. 309's 2nd Annual Breakfast for Dad is an opportunity
to celebrate and honor dads and father figures for the support, love,
and commitment they provide to their children; during the inaugural
event held last year, more than 40 men were in attendance, showing their
support for their loved ones; and

WHEREAS, The leadership, teachers and staff of P.S. 309 recognize
the importance of positive male role models in a child's life and each
and every day, they watch them drop their children off in the morning,
pick them up when they are sick, attend early morning town hall
meetings, wipe running noses, and dry the tears of their crying
children; and

WHEREAS, Since its inception, P.S. 309 The George E. Wibecan
Preparatory Academy has demonstrated an impressive dedication, an
unparalleled commitment, and an unremitting enthusiasm for the quality
of the educational programs and opportunities offered for the benefit of
its students, teachers, parents, alumni, and community; now, therefore,
be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend P.S. 309 The George E. Wibecan Preparatory Academy upon the
occasion of hosting its 2nd Annual Breakfast for Dad on June 16, 2023;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ms. Harrison, School Counselor, P.S. 309 The George E.
Wibecan Preparatory Academy.