LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Brooklyn International High School and
Dance Theatre Etcetera upon the occasion of hosting the 12th Annual
International Festival

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to call attention to
organizations that devote their time and energies to the cultural
enrichment of the Empire State; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
organizations and institutions that 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 commend
Brooklyn International High School and Dance Theatre Etcetera upon the
occasion of hosting the 12th Annual International Festival; and
WHEREAS, This special performance is a unique opportunity for inter-
cultural collaboration among the recently immigrated teens who attend
the Brooklyn International High School; and
WHEREAS, A Brooklyn-born model of understanding in uncertain times,
the Brooklyn International High School (BIHS) has offered a welcoming
educational community to recently immigrated teens from over 40 coun-
tries since it was established in 1994; the annual festival is a school
tradition initiated by the students as a means to share their native
cultures, and has expanded under the guidance of Dance Theatre Etcetera
(DTE) into a school-wide celebration featuring the participation of
almost two hundred students in a variety of artistic and technical
roles; and
WHEREAS, DTE has been a cultural partner of BIHS since 1994 and has
provided numerous programs which promote cross-cultural dialogue through
the arts; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that those who
enhance the well-being and vitality of their community and have shown a
long and sustained commitment to excellence certainly have earned our
recognition and applause; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Brooklyn International High School and Dance Theatre Etcetera
upon the occasion of hosting the 12th Annual International Festival; and
be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Brooklyn International High School and Dance Theatre Etcet-
era.