LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the New York State Summer School of
the Arts upon the occasion of celebrating its 41st Anniversary

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishment clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the education of the youth of the Empire State;
and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the New York State Summer School of the Arts (NYSSSA) upon the occasion
of celebrating its 41st Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The summer of 2010 will officially mark the 41st year of
operation for the New York State Summer School of the Arts; this excep-
tional program, with its eight component summer residential Schools, is
recognized as one of the finest programs of its kind in the nation and
over 15,000 high school age students have become part of this unique
summer experience; and
WHEREAS, NYSSSA's goal is to provide intensive, pre-professional
training programs for New York State's most gifted and motivated young
artists, those who are considering careers in the arts or entertainment
industries; the schools provide intensive training in an environment
where students experience the rigorous discipline of the daily life of a
professional artist; and
WHEREAS, The program is open to all high school age students who qual-
ify through auditions; tuition assistance, based upon financial need, is
available; no students who qualify are denied NYSSSA's opportunities
because they cannot afford them; student artists are highly talented
people who represent the wide diversity of ethnic, social, cultural and
economic background of all New Yorkers; and
WHEREAS, The eight component schools offer training in the specific
disciplines of ballet, choral studies, dance, jazz studies, media arts,
orchestral studies, theatre and visual arts; and
WHEREAS, The eight Summer Schools of the Arts are directed and staffed
by internationally acclaimed artists and companies such as the New York
City Ballet and The Philadelphia Orchestra; students work in small
groups and in one-on-one sessions with professionals and with other
students of similar ability; and
WHEREAS, NYSSSA has internationally recognized alumnae who have
distinguished themselves either individually as artists or in major
artistic companies and cultural institutions; its alumnae are successful
as leaders in a variety of other fields as well; and
WHEREAS, The 41st Anniversary of the New York State Summer School of
the Arts stands as a resolute testimony to the School's standards of
excellence, its uncompromising values, unparalleled dedication, and the
special teamwork of its family of students, teachers and administrators,
who share common goals and uncommon expectations; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the New York State Summer School of the Arts upon the occasion
of celebrating its 41st Anniversary ; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to New York State Summer School of the Arts.