LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Schenectady High School and its John
Sayles School of Fine Arts and their bands upon earning honors at the
Music Festivals

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging the
outstanding achievements of its esteemed high school bands; and
WHEREAS, Three bands from Schenectady High School and its award-wining
John Sayles School of Fine Arts competed in the Music Festivals, held
April 19-22, 2012, in Williamsburg, Virginia; it was the first time the
bands participated in a competition of this caliber; and
WHEREAS, The Concert Band competed on April 20th, and earned first
place, a Superior rating, and was named Overall Festival Grand Champion;
and
WHEREAS, The Jazz Ensemble also competed on April 20th, and earned
first place and a Superior rating; and
WHEREAS, The Marching Band competed on April 21st and earned third
place and an Excellent rating; and
WHEREAS, The Concert Band percussion section, the Jazz Band rhythm
section, and the Marching Band's drumline were also all recognized and
were named "Outstanding"; and
WHEREAS, Sean Obach was honored as Outstanding Musician and Chris
Dobson was honored as Outstanding Soloist; and
WHEREAS, All three bands are led by Director Joel Servant; and
WHEREAS, These talented and dedicated musicians worked tirelessly and
rehearsed countless hours before the big competition; and
WHEREAS, Their dedication, enthusiasm, and success are tremendous
inspirations to high school bands throughout the country; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Schenectady High School Bands on earning recognition at
the Music Festivals; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Joel Servant, Band Director.