LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Victor Cadet Winterguard upon
the occasion of capturing third place at the North East Colorguard
Circuit Championships

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 fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
congratulate the Victor Cadet Winterguard upon the occasion of capturing
third place at the North East Colorguard Circuit Championships; and
WHEREAS, The North East Colorguard Circuit Championships were held on
Friday, March 26, 2010, at the Gordon Field House at the Rochester
Institute of Technology; and
WHEREAS, The Victor Cadet Winterguard completed its outstanding 2010
season by finishing third among 42 guards from across New York State and
Canada at the North East Colorguard Circuit Championships; and
WHEREAS, In addition, the New York State Federation of Contest Judges
awarded the Victor Cadet Winterguard the prestigious George Cowburn
Espirit de Corps Award for exemplifying the characteristics of George
Cowburn: dedication to the activity, willingness to assist other members
of the circuit, good sportsmanship, integrity and honor; and
WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Director Elaine Robinson, the
Victor Cadet Winterguard is composed of 25 students ranging in age from
grades five through seven; its 2010 performance was entitled, "A Walk
Through Candy Land," where performers traveled a colored path from
Lollypop Forest, to Candy Cane Lane, through the Gum Drop Mountains,
finally arriving at the Candy Castle; and
WHEREAS, The outstanding members of the Victor Cadet Winterguard are:
Eva Doran, Alyssa Catholdi, Anita Polvinen, Kassie Means, Michelle
Petilli, Morgan Bishop, Mia Tambasco, Emily Spitzer, Cassidy Smith,
Sarni Benwitz, Kira Polvinen, Megan Shay, Hannah Thumm, Kristen Stewart,
Madison Royal, Laura Hasselstrom, Kiersten Vetter, Emily Mansfield,
Bethany Poppenberg, Abbie Guidarelli, Aleigha Thomas, Erin Whipple,
Emily Carrozzi, Ashton Farrell and Lovely Brown; and
WHEREAS, The members of the Victor Cadet Winterguard have proven them-
selves to be an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favorably
on their school and community; and
WHEREAS, The Victor Cadet Winterguard's outstanding performance has
clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a
tradition of their school and community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Victor Cadet Winterguard upon the occasion of capturing
third place at the North East Colorguard Circuit Championships; and be
it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members of the Victor Cadet Winterguard.