LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Long Beach Middle School Chamber
Orchestra upon the occasion of its participation in Music in Our Schools
Month

WHEREAS, The administrators of Long Beach Middle School 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 Long Beach Middle School Chamber Orchestra, comprised of
students of the highest musical and academic caliber, will be performing
on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, 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 Long Beach Middle School Chamber Orchestra the outstanding ensemble
it is today; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by Director Jacqueline Scher, the members of the
Long Beach Middle School Chamber Orchestra 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 Long Beach Middle School Chamber Orchestra members, along
with their parents and teachers, can be justifiably proud of their
musical achievements and their participation in Music in Our Schools
Month; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body extend a warm welcome to the
staff and students of the Long Beach Middle School Chamber Orchestra 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 Jacqueline Scher, Director, Long Beach Middle School Chamber
Orchestra.