LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Maple West Elementary School upon the
occasion of its designation as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School of
Excellence

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose exem-
plary 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
Maple West Elementary School upon the occasion of its designation as a
2013 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, to be celebrated on
Friday, April 11, 2014; and
WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public
and nonpublic elementary, middle, and high schools where students
achieve at very high levels; the Program sets a standard of excellence
for all schools striving for the highest level of success; and
WHEREAS, The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program is part of a larger
United States Department of Education effort to identify and disseminate
knowledge about best school leadership and teaching practices; each year
since 1982, the Department of Education has sought out schools where
students attain high academic goals and where the achievement gap is
narrowing; and
WHEREAS, Maple West Elementary School in Williamsville, New York, has
been named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence based on its
excellent results on the 2012 English language arts and mathematics
state assessments; and
WHEREAS, One of only 286 schools across the country to achieve this
distinction, Maple West Elementary is a close-knit community of strong
outstanding administrators, dedicated professional staff, highly moti-
vated students and highly engaged parents; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed academic institution believes how to learn is
as important as what is learned, and that students succeed when effort
and perseverance toward excellence is encouraged and celebrated; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Principal Charles Galluzzo,
Maple West Elementary School continues to fulfill its laudatory educa-
tional focus on preparing students to think critically and creatively,
helping them to become confident learners and responsible citizens; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when an educa-
tional institution of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to
our attention, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens
of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Maple West Elementary School, upon the occasion of its desig-
nation as a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Charles Galluzzo, Principal, Maple West Elementary School.