LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Parents Association of PS 130M,
the DeSoto School, upon the occasion of celebrating its 10th Annual
Benefit Dinner in support of music and performing arts

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize that the
quality and character of life in the communities across New York State
are reflective of the concerned and dedicated efforts of those organiza-
tions and individuals who would devote themselves to the welfare of the
community and its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
the Parents Association of PS 130M, the DeSoto School, upon the occasion
of celebrating its 10th Annual Benefit Dinner in support of music and
performing arts, to be held on Friday, May 18, 2012, at 20 Elizabeth
Street in Manhattan; and
WHEREAS, PS 130M will pay special tribute to Ms. Yuet Chu, Network
Leader, Cluster 1, CFN No. 103, NYC DOE Wellspring Corporation; and
WHEREAS, PS 130M is dedicated to providing an excellent education for
every child, regardless of ability or background, and is an invaluable
community institution for Chinatown and the Lower East Side; and
WHEREAS, PS 130M is comprised of a community of learners dedicated to
providing each child a rigorous but well-balanced education, that cele-
brates the efforts and successes of each child while emphasizing basic
virtues of respect, compassion, perseverance, honesty, and commitment to
character building; and
WHEREAS, 2012 marks the 10th year the PS 130M Parents Association has
organized a benefit dinner in support of its school's music and perform-
ance arts programs; and
WHEREAS, Music and performing arts programs that benefit including the
Lion Dance Club, Fife and Drum Corps, and the PS 130M Chorus, which
enables students to actively participate in arts and culture important
to their community, teaching them communication skills, teamwork, self-
esteem, and self-discipline; and
WHEREAS, These music and performing arts programs allow the children
of PS 130M to learn through hands-on experiences, all while working on
skills that will help them achieve success not only in their academic
studies but also in life; and
WHEREAS, PS 130M has established a full continuum of arts through
partnerships with organizations including the Children's Museum of the
Arts, Midori and Friends, City Lights Youth Theater, The Third Street
Music School, National Dance Institute, Young People's Chorus, Rosie
O'Donnell's Broadway Kids, and the American Ballroom Dance and Theater;
and
WHEREAS, It is the sense 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
this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the Parents Association of PS 130M, the DeSoto School, upon the
occasion of celebrating its 10th Annual Benefit Dinner in support of
music and performing arts; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Parents Association of PS 130M.