Senate Resolution No. 182
BY: Senator BRESLIN
HONORING the Troy City School District upon the
occasion of its designation as recipient of the
Champion of Community Action Award by the Commission
on Economic Opportunity on September 19, 2018
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize that
the quality and character of life in the communities across New York
State are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those
individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
the Troy City School District upon the occasion of its designation of
the Champion of Community Action Award by the Commission on Economic
Opportunity, to be celebrated at its Annual Community Action Luncheon on
Wednesday, September 19, 2018, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, New
York; and
WHEREAS, The Commission on Economic Opportunity (CEO) was formed in
1965 as a private non-profit Community Action Agency; today, there are
over 1,100 Community Action Agencies across the country which were
created after Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Economic Opportunity Act in
1964; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, CEO has strived to change lives, make
a difference in the local community and give people in need the tools
necessary to lift themselves out of poverty by creating partnerships and
developing opportunities for social and economic growth and empowerment
in individuals, families and communities through its five core areas:
Family and Education Support, Early Childhood Education, Employment and
Financial Education, Healthy Homes, and Health and Wellness; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous leadership of School 2 Principal
Natelege Turner-Hassell, the Troy City School District 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, The success of the Troy City School District is in direct
correlation to the efforts of its administration and staff whose
involvement is, and always has been, characterized by an impressive
commitment, an unbridled enthusiasm, and an uncompromising standard of
excellence in all endeavors on behalf of this vital institution and the
community it serves; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when
organizations and individuals of such noble aims and accomplishments are
brought to our attention, they should be celebrated and recognized by
all the citizens of the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Troy City School District upon the occasion of its designation
as recipient of the Champion of Community Action Award by the Commission
on Economic Opportunity on September 19, 2018; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Natelege Turner-Hassell, School 2 Principal, Troy City
School District.
