LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Brook-
lyn Youth Chorus Academy

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those organizations that have brought entertainment and cultural
enrichment to the citizens of the great 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 20th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy, to be
celebrated on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Liberty Warehouse in Brooklyn,
New York; and
WHEREAS, This special event recognizes 20 years of music making and
honors six extraordinary individuals who have played a critical role in
the founding, building and strengthening of the Brooklyn Youth Chorus;
they are: J. Barclay Collins II, Emily H. Fisher, Charles J. Hamm, John
and Narcissa Titman, and Mary Anne Yancey; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1992, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus began as the
dream of a young music teacher, Dianne Berkun, who believed all children
should have the opportunity to sing and have the training to do it well;
and
WHEREAS, One of the finest choral programs in the country, the Brook-
lyn Youth Chorus Academy's founding principles are artistry, diversity
and community; and
WHEREAS, The Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy's core mission has always
been to train its singers with the care and expertise that young voices
need; and
WHEREAS, The talented youth of the Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy are
singers of great versatility, praised for a dazzling range of breathtak-
ing sounds; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, the Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy's choir
grew and went from singing in neighborhood auditoriums to performing in
famous venues such as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center; and
WHEREAS, As the Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy branches out musically
it proudly continues to honor the rich community it reflects and serves,
and is eager to carry on this effort for the next 20 years and beyond;
and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when organiza-
tions of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
the great State of New York; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Brooklyn Youth Chorus Academy, and to the aforementioned
honorees.