LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Danuel Ishon Jer're Taylor upon the
occasion of his selection as a member of the youth delegation at the
Fifth Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor the youth of
today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements best
exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and
Nation; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is proud to commend Danuel
Ishon Jer're Taylor upon the occasion of his selection as a member of
the youth delegation from Latin America that will attend the Youth Forum
at the Fifth Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago to be held
from April 15-16, 2009; and
WHEREAS, A young man of singular distinction, Danuel Ishon Jer're
Taylor has continuously demonstrated extreme competence, extraordinary
intelligence, and diligent leadership, in his unwavering service to his
community and school and consequently has been chosen for this most
prestigious honor; and
WHEREAS, Danuel Ishon Jer're Taylor has been actively involved with
the Partners of the Americas for the last six years; he is currently
completing the 12th grade at John Marshall High School in Rochester, New
York; and
WHEREAS, Since the fall of 2003, Danuel Ishon Jer're Taylor has been
an active member of the Urban Steel Band and has performed profes-
sionally in the Greater Rochester Community and Antigua, West Indies; he
is even a featured performer on the Urban Steel CD; and
WHEREAS, A dedicated musician who plays pan, piano, drums and sings,
Danuel Ishon Jer're Taylor has worked tirelessly to ensure Urban Steel
is a continuing success; he has rehearsed with the band for 12 months a
year for the last six years, and the length of his commitment has
doubled any other member to date; he also loads the equipment for every
gig, and fixes instruments and equipment when necessary; and
WHEREAS, In 2005 and 2007, Danuel Ishon Jer're Taylor traveled to
Antigua, West Indies to participate in the Cultural Exchange between
high school students from Rochester and Antigua; the cultural exchange
began when members of the Hell's Gate Steel Orchestra came to Rochester
in 1999, from Antigua to build steel "pans" as part of the "Pan
Project"; and
WHEREAS, The program has continued to flourish throughout the years
and now on even numbered years, 35 students from Antigua visit Rochester
for 8-10 days of rehearsals and cultural activities; on odd numbered
years Rochester students travel to Antigua where they rehearse, perform
and discover the culture of the Caribbean; and
WHEREAS, Danuel Ishon Jer're Taylor has a strong background in comput-
ers and communication technology; his experience with "Urban Steel" has
made him an accomplished performer as well as a young man who is poised
in sophisticated public settings; he is a creator with an exceptional
gift for innovation and will certainly make a significant contribution
to the Youth Summit and serve as an outstanding representative of the
United States; and
WHEREAS, Danuel Ishon Jer're Taylor, in achieving this high honor, may
take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of
excellence he brings to his family, friends, community and school; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Danuel Ishon Jer're
Taylor, a young man and able scholar, recognizing the value of his
labors and the promise of his future; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Danuel Ishon Jer're Taylor upon the occasion of his selection as
a member of the youth delegation at the Fifth Summit of the Americas in
Trinidad and Tobago and to recognize him for his outstanding achieve-
ments and to extend to him the best wishes of this Legislative Body for
a future of purposeful success and well-being, fully confident of his
response to a promising future and appreciative of the model he repres-
ents for all aspiring young people of the Empire State; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Danuel Ishon Jer're Taylor.