Assembly Resolution No. 731

BY: M. of A. Thiele

CONGRATULATING Amagansett School upon the occasion
of being named a National Blue Ribbon School

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
congratulate Amagansett School upon the occasion of being named a
National Blue Ribbon School; and

WHEREAS, Designation as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United
States Department of Education is indicative of high level school
standards set in pursuant of excellence; now in its 40th year, the
program has bestowed approximately 10,000 awards to more than 9,700
schools both public and private; and

WHEREAS, Located at 325 Main Street in Amagansett, New York,
Amagansett School was among 22 schools statewide named with this most
prestigious honor, and 353 across the country; this vital institution is
a one-building district that enrolls approximately 125 students in
grades pre-K to sixth on Long Island's East End; and

WHEREAS, True to its mission to pursue excellence in education for
every scholar, Amagansett School provides all students with a quality
education through a shared partnership among staff, parents, and
students; and

WHEREAS, By empowering every pupil to become lifelong learners and
engaged citizens, Amagansett School and its faculty are creating leaders
of tomorrow, and their example is a powerful inspiration to other
educators; and

WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of its Superintendent, Seth
Turner, Amagansett School embodies a palpable, warm, and supportive
learning environment; its commitment to a focus on learning and
tradition of excellence is continuous; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, these relationships foster its mission to
establish a culture for learning, ensure high expectations are embedded
in all work habits, and engage all teachers in inquiry-based
professional collaborations that strengthen instructional capacity per
grade level; and

WHEREAS, The students' families at Amagansett School share this
strong belief in education that hard work and perseverance, coupled with
a positive outlook and teacher support, is the best recipe for their
child's success in school, both academically and emotionally; and

WHEREAS, As a National Blue Ribbon School, Amagansett School has
been judged to be particularly effective in meeting local, State and
national educational goals; it has also displayed the qualities of
excellence necessary to prepare young people for challenges of the 21st
Century; and

WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon School recognition is significant
in that it not only recognizes schools for their efforts to foster
premier learning environments, but also demonstrates that increasing
access to high-quality opportunities paves the way for improved
learning; and

WHEREAS, Amagansett School has continually demonstrated an
impressive dedication, an unparalleled devotion, and an unremitting
enthusiasm for the quality of educational programs and opportunities
offered for the benefit of its faculty and students as well as the
entire community; and

WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence award stands
as a resolute testimony to Amagansett's standards of excellence, its
uncompromising values, unparalleled dedication, and the special teamwork
of its family of students, parents, teachers and administrators, who
share common goals and uncommon expectations; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Amagansett School upon the occasion of being named a
National Blue Ribbon School, noting the significance of its
accomplishment and recognizing the role such effective schools play in
shaping the quality of life in their community, State and Nation; and be
it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Superintendent Seth Turner, Amagansett School.