LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Year End Event of the Noel
Pointer Foundation, June 15, 2010

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 organiza-
tions and individuals that are devoted to the welfare of the community
and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to commemorate the Year
End Event of the Noel Pointer Foundation; this auspicious occasion will
be celebrated on Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at the Brooklyn Borough Hall
Rotunda, 209 Joralemon Street in Brooklyn, New York; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1995, The Noel Pointer Foundation (NPF) was
founded in memory of celebrated jazz violinist, educator and humanitari-
an, Noel Pointer; it is the only organization of its kind represented
within the five boroughs of New York City; and
WHEREAS, Headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, NPF was built on the
premise that through the learning of string music our youth would be
empowered, thereby strengthening and creating positive change within
families and communities; and
WHEREAS, NPF has been relentless in pursuit of its mission to dramat-
ically enrich our children's musical, cultural and academic experience
by infusing them with a positive sense of who they are and a boundless
sense of who they can become and what they can achieve; it works to
empower our children one note at a time; and
WHEREAS, From its inception, NPF awarded scholarships to aspiring
violinists, enabling them to continue their education in music; in 1998,
it realized another distinct need by establishing the Noel Pointer
School of Music (NPSOM) to provide motivated children from economically
disadvantaged neighborhoods with intensive musical instruction; and
WHEREAS, NPSOM is proud to offer its students an experience in
cultural enrichment that enhances academic learning, social development
and personal expression; this goal is met by supplementing instrumental
instruction with music theory, music appreciation and music history; and
WHEREAS, NPSOM also believes that it is imperative to give our chil-
dren multiple opportunities to showcase their talents and share intimate
visits with established performing artists in the genre of string music;
and
WHEREAS, Beginning with a single program of only 18 students, NPSOM
has successfully created music programs in 23 New York City public
schools, serving over 800 students; in addition, it offers a summer
program and has added a Saturday program which has proved to be quite
popular with children in the various communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, NPF continues to positively affect the lives of our children,
maintaining a strong commitment to its mission while bringing enjoyment
through music to our children and their families, each and every day;
and
WHEREAS, This occasion presents a unique opportunity for this Legisla-
tive Body to recognize and pay tribute to the Noel Pointer Foundation
and the Noel Pointer School of Music; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that when an organ-
ization of such noble aims and accomplishments is brought to our atten-
tion, it should be recognized and applauded by all the citizens of this
great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Year End Event of the Noel Pointer Foundation; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Noel Pointer Foundation.