2011-K124
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Fox Lane Middle School Jazz Ensem-
ble upon the occasion of its participation in Music in Our Schools Month
2011
WHEREAS, The administrators of Fox Lane Middle School in Westchester
County's Bedford Central School District 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 Jazz Ensemble of Fox Lane Middle School, Bedford, New
York, comprised of students of the highest musical and academic caliber,
will be performing on March 2, 2011, beginning at 11:30 AM, 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, the theme of which is, this year, "Music
Lasts a Lifetime"; and
WHEREAS, Talent, dedication, and countless hours of practice have made
the Jazz Ensemble of Fox Lane Middle School the outstanding ensemble it
is today; and
WHEREAS, Ably led by Joseph Bergamini, Director, the members of the
Fox Lane Middle School Jazz Ensemble 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 Fox Lane Middle School Jazz Ensemble 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 Fox Lane Middle School as they visit Albany for
their performance at the Empire State Plaza; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Fox Lane Middle School Jazz Ensemble and to Joseph
Bergamini, Director.