LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the West Genesee High School Wild-
cat Marching Band upon the occasion of capturing the Governor's Cup by
placing 1st in the National Class at the 2009 New York State Field Band
Conference Championships

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the dedi-
cation and commitment of our young people who have inspired and brought
pride to our majestic Empire State through excellence in musical
performance; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the West Genesee High School Wildcat Marching Band upon the occa-
sion of capturing the Governor's Cup by placing 1st in the National
Class at the 2009 New York State Field Band Conference Championships;
and
WHEREAS, Musical performance 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, The administrators at West Genesee High School are committed
to actively promoting and nurturing a comprehensive music program for
all students of the district; 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, Talent, dedication, and countless hours of practice have made
the West Genesee High School Wildcat Marching Band the outstanding
ensemble it is today; 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 qual-
ity of their music; and
WHEREAS, Each of the young musicians in the West Genesee High School
Wildcat Marching Band is deserving of his or her own recognition and
spotlight, for their remarkable commitment and hours of practice in
perfecting their musical abilities; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, the
members of the West Genesee High School Wildcat Marching Band now stand
honorably, with just pride in their accomplishments and in eager antic-
ipation of future challenges, understanding and appreciating the caring
counsel and support provided by their teachers, family and friends; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the West Genesee High School Wildcat Marching Band upon the
occasion of capturing the Governor's Cup by placing 1st in the National
Class at the 2009 New York State Field Band Conference Championships and
to wish the members success in all of their future endeavors; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the West Genesee High School Wildcat Marching Band.