LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Harrison High School Band for
its participation and selection to represent New York State at the Pearl
Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the dedi-
cation and commitment of our young people who distinguish themselves
through excellence in musical performance; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the Harrison High School Band for its participation and selection
to represent New York State at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hono-
lulu, Hawaii, which was held on December 7, 2012; and
WHEREAS, The Harrison High School Band was selected by the Pearl
Harbor Memorial Parade's organizing committee to represent New York
State in this year's parade, marking the 50th anniversary of the USS
Arizona Memorial, which was dedicated in 1962; and
WHEREAS, In 2012, the Harrison High School Band opened the "Field of
Honor" on the front lawn of Harrison High School, kicking off their
fundraising efforts in support of the band's participation in December's
Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, The "Field of Honor" is a display of over 350 American Flags
representing donations made by parents, family, and community members in
honor of a veteran; and
WHEREAS, The flags displayed the name of the honored veteran on gold
ribbons and were placed on the front lawn of Harrison High School; and
WHEREAS, On Dec. 7, 2012, the Harrison High School Marching Band trav-
eled five time zones and nearly 5,000 miles to represent New York State
at the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii; and
WHEREAS, It was the first time that a New York school participated in
the parade, now in its second year, and is a credit to the growth and
success of the program; and
WHEREAS, The parade's committee first noticed Harrison after the band
was recognized in two articles in the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSICAL
EDUCATION; the articles profiled the growth and success of the band
program; and
WHEREAS, The one-mile parade route took the band, majorettes and color
guard along the Hawaii coastline to the Waikiki Shell for an evening
concert; and
WHEREAS, Top bands from across the United States are selected to
participate in the parade, which honors those lost during the 1941
attack on Pearl Harbor as well as United States war veterans; and
WHEREAS, The young musicians from the Harrison High School Marching
Band who performed in the 2012 Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade are: Gian-
franco D'Emilio, Brett Moretzky, Robert Waldman, Natsue Yamauchi, Jona-
than Crozier, John Cusick, Theodore Gevirtz, Michael Stella, Andrew
Hirsh, Andrew Cuevas, Adriana Darcy, Daniel DeBois, Brandon Flores-Le-
wis, Patricia Geller, Rinka Inkyo, Jacob Lerner, Henry Lynch, Elizabeth
Marino, Mizuka Mori, Sydney Mueller, Wan Ng, Sarah Ryan, Vanessa Santa-
maria Daza, Sarah Crozier, Zachary Struhl, Serena Takada, Kathryn Rian,
David Sullivan, Trent Lefkowitz, David Polakoff, Devin Ullerick, Emma
Camillone, Elizabeth Crozier, Jyothi Dolinak, Amy Geller, Erica Guaglia-
none, Jung Suh Kim, Samantha Miles, Laura Noejovich, Olivia Pagano,
Stephanie Pon, Felicia Prignano, Catherine Rocchi, Alexis Shannon, Saku-
ra Tateiwa, Himeno Yamada, Julia Goldstein, Liliane Lindsay, Aya Taoka,
Jason Burger, Junior Cabrera Galeano, Stephanie Carpiniello, Kaitlyn
Clow, Anshul Doshi, Bernard Duah, Peter Ferraro Jr., James Francisco,
Wajidah Heyward, Christopher Hicks, Emily Jaramillo Martinez, Alexis

Ledesma, Joseph Marino, Jessica Olivier, Nicole Paolillo, David Pierroz,
Noah Platte, Ashley Ramos, Scott Robertson, Julianne Sanscartier, Chris-
tian Santamaria, Albert Sposato II, Lucas Terrana, Jacob Wilson, William
Barnwell, Raymond Corona, Eric Gutierrez, Bruno Medina, Philip Milana,
Sebastian Pellejero, Mihoko Sakanaka, Elsie Aubry, Nolan Fitzgerald,
Aaron Kaplan, Daniel Maldonado, Taylor McDade, Brandon Merluccio,
Zachary Rian, Timothy Alfieri, Jenna Lefkowitz, Michael Lendino, John
Markowitz III, Conor McGillicuddy, Jennifer Moran, Scott Moretzky,
Matthew Rube, Andrew Son, Alexander Spanos, Kent Takada, Jake Zuckman,
Lucas Della Rocco, Keith Guthrie, Harrison Barnwell, Aurelie Gillain,
Taylor Graustein, Alberto Lopez Vargas, Alexandria Ostroumoff, Francisco
Ubeda Rivaldi, Joseph Vallaro, Jaura McKenzie, Samantha Carpino, Annie
Lovjer, Jia Luo, Emma Potts, and Tamada Himeno; and
WHEREAS, Music performance provides an opportunity for students to
exhibit their practical skills to an audience, thereby giving them a
sense of pride in their hard work and efforts; and
WHEREAS, Talent, dedication, and countless hours of practice have made
the Harrison High School Band the outstanding ensemble it is today; and
WHEREAS, The administration of the Harrison Central School District,
including Dr. Louis N. Wool, Superintendent of Schools; and Mary Ellis,
Director of Fine and Performing Arts, are committed to actively promot-
ing and nurturing a full and comprehensive music program for all
students; and
WHEREAS, James Ruck, Ed.D., Principal of Harrison High School, has
been supportive of the school's music education program; and
WHEREAS, Ferdinand A. Pasqua, Ed.D., District Liaison for Music and
Art; and Charles Briem, Co-Directors of the Harrison High School March-
ing Band; along with Elizabeth MacNamara, Color Guard Advisor, and Cindi
Parise, Majorette Advisor, have encouraged their students to perform at
their highest level; and
WHEREAS, The members 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 Harrison High School Band members, along with their
parents and teachers, can be justifiably proud of their musical achieve-
ments and their participation in the Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the Harrison High School Band for its participation and
selection to represent New York State at the Pearl Harbor Memorial
Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Louis Wool, Superintendent of Schools; Mary Ellis; James
Ruck, Ed.D.; Ferdinand A. Pasqua, Ed.D.; Charles Briem; Elizabeth MacNa-
mara; Cindi Parise; and the aforementioned members of the Harrison High
School Band.