LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Victor High School's Marching
Blue Devils Indoor Percussion Ensemble upon the occasion of capturing
eighth place in the Scholastic A Class at the 2010 Winterguard Guard
International Percussion World 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 High School's Marching Blue Devils Indoor
Percussion Ensemble upon the occasion of capturing eighth place in the
Scholastic A Class at the 2010 Winterguard Guard International Percus-
sion World Championships; and
WHEREAS, The Winterguard Guard International (WGI) Percussion World
Championships were held in Dayton, Ohio, on April 15-16, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Victor High School's Marching Blue Devils Indoor Percus-
sion Ensemble is the reigning 2010 Percussion Scholastic Regional Open
Division New York State Champion and a WGI Scholastic A Class Regional
Champion; and
WHEREAS, Capping off an outstanding 2010 season, the Victor High
School's Marching Blue Devils Indoor Percussion Ensemble captured eighth
place in the Scholastic A Class at the 2010 WGI Percussion World Champi-
onships; and
WHEREAS, Formed in 2005, the Victor High School's Marching Blue Devils
Indoor Percussion Ensemble is composed of 31 students in grades seven
through 12; in its first ever competition at the world championship
level it competed against 54 percussion ensembles from around the world;
its 2010 program was entitled, "Reflections," representing different
images and stages of life's reflection; and
WHEREAS, The staff of the 2010 Victor High School's Marching Blue
Devils Indoor Percussion Ensemble includes: Music Arrangements-Kirk Gay
and Ted Mascari; Visual Arrangement-Mark Rider; Battery Caption Head-
Patsy Van Kirk; Front Ensemble Technician-Jonathan Ytreberg;
Cymbal/Visual Technician-Janelle Cama; Visual Technicians-Joe Taylor and
Shane Startzel; and Audio Coordination-Ted Shawe; and
WHEREAS, The Victor Indoor Percussion Ensemble is a program of the
Victor Marching Blue Devils family which also includes the Victor March-
ing Blue Devils Field Band, Varsity Winterguard indoor color guard, and
little Blue Devils cadet guard; and
WHEREAS, The Victor Indoor Percussion Ensemble's history consists of
winning two New York State Championships in 2008 and 2010, a first place
finish at the 2010 Dayton Regional Scholastic A Championship and its
eighth place finish at the 2010 Percussion World Championships; and
WHEREAS, The members and staff of the 2010 Victor High School's March-
ing Blue Devils Indoor Percussion Ensemble have proven themselves to be
an unbeatable combination of talents, reflecting favorably on Victor
High School; and
WHEREAS, The Ensemble's outstanding performance has clearly made a
contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a tradition of Victor
High School; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Victor High School's Marching Blue Devils Indoor
Percussion Ensemble upon the occasion of capturing eighth place in the

Scholastic A Class at the 2010 Winterguard Guard International Percus-
sion World Championships; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the members and staff of the 2010 Victor High School's March-
ing Blue Devils Indoor Percussion Ensemble.