| R 120 |
| 2018 -- S 2642 Enacted 03/20/2018 |
| S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N |
| RECOGNIZING THE 175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF CLASSICAL HIGH SCHOOL |
| Introduced By: Senators Lombardi, Jabour, Ruggerio, Metts, and Archambault |
| Date Introduced: March 20, 2018 |
| WHEREAS, Since its founding on March 20, 1843, Classical High School has compiled |
| a one hundred seventy-five year tradition of academic rigor, coupled with an unwavering |
| commitment to instilling in its pupils all of the traits essential to the development of character, |
| citizenship and scholarship; and |
| WHEREAS, Classical is an academically stimulating college preparatory examination |
| school that strives to affect and endow future leaders of our local and the global communities |
| with the essential knowledge and resilience to build a better tomorrow; and |
| WHEREAS, Serving a diverse community of students, Classical High School "honors the |
| dignity of all through high expectations, humility and grace"; and |
| WHEREAS, As one of the country's top high schools, Classical integrates "a rich and |
| challenging program of study in the arts, sciences, languages and humanities," as well as a wide |
| variety of extracurricular activities; and |
| WHEREAS, The accomplishments and strides signified by the award of a 2017 "Blue |
| Ribbon Exemplary High Performing School" designation by the United States Department of |
| Education is a clear indication of the positive impact Classical High School is having on the |
| educational experience of Rhode Island's young people, and will be felt for many years to come; |
| now, therefore be it |
| RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations |
| hereby proudly recognizes the 175th Anniversary of the founding of Classical High School and |
| moreover thanks the Administration and Staff for their uncompromising dedication to excellence |
| in education, and their devotion to the well-being of generations of young people; and be it |
| further |
| RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to |
| transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Mr. Scott D. Barr, Principal of Classical High |
| School. |
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