LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Johnson City High School
Marching Band upon the occasion of capturing first place among small
enrollment schools in the annual New York State Field Band Conference on
November 1, 2009

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the dedi-
cation and commitment of our young people who distinguish themselves
through excellence in musical competition; and
WHEREAS, Music competition provides an opportunity for students to
exhibit their practical skills to an audience, thereby giving them a
sense of pride in their hard work and efforts; 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 Johnson City High School Marching Band upon the occasion of
capturing first place among small enrollment schools in the annual New
York State Field Band Conference held at the Carrier Dome, in Syracuse,
New York, on Sunday, November 1, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of band director Mark Buza, the 67-mem-
ber marching band played Broadway selections for the competition,
including pieces from "Superstar," "Mary Poppins" and "West Side Story";
their tremendous performance scored an 85, beating out 12 other New York
bands; and
WHEREAS, This is not the first time Johnson City High School has taken
first place in the state competition; the marching band took top honors
two years ago in Syracuse, then came in second place last year; and
WHEREAS, Talent, dedication, and countless hours of practice have made
the Marching Wildcats the outstanding ensemble it is today; and
WHEREAS, The members work hard at their music rehearsals, classroom
assignments and practice sessions, fully aware that the amount of time
and energy they are willing to expend directly affects the quality of
their music; and
WHEREAS, Each of the young musicians in the Johnson City High School
Marching Band is deserving of his or her own recognition and spotlight,
for their remarkable commitment and hours of practice in perfecting
their musical abilities; and
WHEREAS, All this success would not have been possible without the
active and encouraging support of its Director, Mark Buza, who has
devoted his time and energies to developing the talents of his students;
and
WHEREAS, The members of the Marching Wildcats represent the best
development of the potential which is inherent in our most precious
resource, our youth; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, the
members of the Johnson City High School Marching Band now stand honor-
ably, with just pride in their accomplishments and in eager anticipation
of future challenges, understanding and appreciating the caring counsel
and support provided by their teachers and parents; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Johnson City High School Marching Band upon the occa-
sion of capturing first place among small enrollment schools in the
annual New York State Field Band Conference on November 1, 2009; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Mark Buza, Director of the Johnson City High School Marching
Band.