LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Urban Assembly School for Law
and Justice upon the occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Benefit on
May 11, 2015

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 accomplishments 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 the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice upon the occasion of
hosting its Annual Spring Benefit on Monday, May 11, 2015, at the New
York Public Library in New York City; and
WHEREAS, The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice is a public
high school which serves a population of at-risk, low-income students
from historically disadvantaged communities across Brooklyn and other
boroughs; and
WHEREAS, Remaining true to its mission, the Urban Assembly School for
Law and Justice has been instrumental in overcoming the opportunity gap
by providing its students with a rigorous academic, enrichment and
college-preparatory curriculum which enables them to get into and thrive
in college and succeed in their careers; and
WHEREAS, Through its three pillars of education, intensive academic
instruction, robust enrichment offerings woven into the curriculum and
individualized college preparatory support, the Urban Assembly School
for Law and Justice gives its students the tools necessary to create a
brighter future; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, this esteemed institution promotes individual-
ized instruction which draws on each student's potential, while at the
same time emphasizing students' collective power as citizens to call for
positive change in the world; and
WHEREAS, The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice 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 for the entire community; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting that this Legislative Body extend its
highest commendation to the administration, teachers, staff and students
of the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice for their dedication
and commitment to education; and
WHEREAS, The Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice has been an
integral part of the history of its community, representing a dynamic,
responsive and positive force within the educational system of New York
State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice upon the
occasion of hosting its Annual Spring Benefit on May 11, 2015; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice, Brooklyn, New
York.