LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Music Program of Dutch Broadway
School upon the occasion of its participation in Music in Our Schools
Month

WHEREAS, The administrators of the Elmont Union Free School District are
committed to actively promoting and nurturing a comprehensive music
program for all the students of the district; and
WHEREAS, Those same administrators have been supportive, actively
encouraging music program staff to devote their time and energy to
developing the talents of their students; and
WHEREAS, The Elmont Strings Chamber Ensemble of the Dutch Broadway
School, Elmont, New York, comprised of students of the highest musical
and academic caliber, will be performing on March 25, 2009, at the
Empire State Plaza in Albany, in celebration of Music in Our Schools
Month; and
WHEREAS, The New York State School Music Association sponsors this
event and has helped it to evolve from a New York State Day into a
month-long national observance; and
WHEREAS, Talent, dedication, and countless hours of practice have made
the Elmont Strings Chamber Ensemble, led by Music Director Xavier Rodri-
guez, 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, The Elmont Strings Chamber Ensemble members, along with their
parents and teachers, can be justifiably proud of their musical achieve-
ments and their participation in Music in Our Schools Month; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body extend a warm welcome to the
staff and students of Dutch Broadway School as they visit Albany for
their performance at the Empire State Plaza; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Xavier Rodriguez, Music Director, Dutch Broadway School, 1880
Dutch Broadway, Elmont, New York 11003.