LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 30th Anniversary of Atlas

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those illustrious individuals of distinguished purpose whose
lives have been committed to the pursuit of excellence in their service
to the people of the State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 30th Anniversary of Atlas; and
WHEREAS, The original band was formed on June 4, 1981, in Syracuse,
New York, under the name Atlas Linen Company after a local industrial
laundry facility, where a band member was employed; and
WHEREAS, Currently, Atlas is made up of George Feltman, Eric Miller,
Andre Johnson, Jerry More, Anthony Gordon, John Kowlazcyk, Ronny Dorsey,
Peter Issac, and Julianne Holiday; and
WHEREAS, Since its beginnings, Atlas has performed for the enjoyment
of the Central New York community playing for weddings, corporate
events, fund raisers, night clubs, colleges, and festivals; and
WHEREAS, Opening for many notable acts during its history, Atlas has
shared the stage with Chaka Kahn, Earth Wind and Fire, Patty LaBelle,
John Denver, and many more; and
WHEREAS, Atlas has performed at Upstate New York's largest festivals,
fairs, and outdoor concerts; the Band has played in front of hundreds of
thousand of people throughout the years and continues to be a highly
sought after headliner; and
WHEREAS, Atlas has worked to better the community, playing at hundreds
of fundraising events and has helped to raise a significant amount for
Upstate New York organizations; and
WHEREAS, Atlas will welcome troops home from Afghanistan with a "Home
for the Holidays" concert at Fort Drum in November of 2011; and
WHEREAS, Boasting the finest musicians in Upstate New York, Atlas has
been an inspiration to the many groups and artists that follow their
music; and
WHEREAS, It is with great pleasure that this Legislative Body acknowl-
edges this auspicious occasion, and is fully confident Atlas will
continue to enjoy the success the band members have worked so hard to
achieve; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 30th Anniversary of Atlas, and to applaud the members
for their success as one of Upstate New York's greatest group of enter-
tainers; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Atlas.