LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Joe Carello upon the occasion of being
named Jazz Educator of the Year by CNY Jazz Central

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and recognize
those dedicated individuals, who have enriched the culture of society,
by providing our communities with outstanding entertainment and with
effective student instruction, and whose professional lives, personal
endeavors, and community efforts have inspired the citizens of this
great Empire State; one such individual is Joe Carello; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Joe
Carello upon the occasion of being named Jazz Educator of the Year by
CNY Jazz Central on March 28, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Joe Carello, a Syracuse native, started playing the saxophone
in 1969, and since then, through hard work and practice, perfected his
musical talents; and
WHEREAS, After realizing he wanted to share his passion for music, Joe
Carello began teaching music for the City of Syracuse school district in
1982, and since then, his impact on our youth grew; and
WHEREAS, Since 2002, Joe Carello has led the Stan Collela Parks and
Recreation All-Star Big Band, an orchestra comprised of 17 paid high
school musicians who performs at City of Syracuse events, nursing homes,
schools, parks, and public places throughout the urban area; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Joe Carello has served as co-Director of the
Band Bus School Music Service, which travels to private schools to
supply students with music lessons; he has also inspired college
students at Onondaga Community College and Le Moyne College; and
WHEREAS, For the last three decades, Joe Carello has taught and
mentored hundreds of Central New York students, helping them to improve
their music skills, gain confidence, and advance their education and
careers; and
WHEREAS, As a professional performer, Joe Carello has played with
various ensembles, including: the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra, the
Central New York Jazz Orchestra, and the Syracuse Rock Ensemble; and
WHEREAS, As lead alto saxophonist with the Central New York Jazz
Orchestra, Joe Carello has performed with many nationally-renowned
artists, including Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Slide Hampton, Joe Lovano,
Bob Mintzer, Grady Tate, and others; he has also worked with interna-
tional stars, such as Harry Connick, Jr., Natalie King Cole, Barry Mani-
low, and Frank Sinatra, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body that when individ-
uals of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our atten-
tion, they should be celebrated and recognized by all the citizens of
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Joe Carello upon the occasion of being named Jazz Educator of the
Year by CNY Jazz Central; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joe Carello.