LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Russell Goetz upon the occasion of
performing with the All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble during the New York
State School Music Association's (NYSSMA) Music in Our Schools Month on
Monday, March 5, 2012

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to commend and pay
tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in
musical competition, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic
Empire State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Long
Beach High School Tenor Russell Goetz upon the occasion of performing
with the All-State Vocal Jazz Ensemble during the New York State School
Music Association's (NYSSMA) Music in Our Schools Month on Monday, March
5, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Russell Goetz, who is a six-time All-County musician, is the
first Long Beach High School student to be selected for the All-State
Vocal Jazz Ensemble; and
WHEREAS, This outstanding young man is a member of the National Honor
Society and the Tri-M Music Honor Society and performs in the high
school Jazz Ensemble, Select Choir, Chorus and Wind Ensemble; further-
more, he played leading roles in both the high school drama and musical
productions; and
WHEREAS, Poised eagerly with enthusiasm and determined purpose, this
scholar now stands honorably, with just pride in his accomplishments and
in eager anticipation of further challenges, understanding and appreci-
ating the caring counsel and support provided by his teachers, coaches
and parents; and
WHEREAS, Russell Goetz, along with his family, friends and teachers,
can be justifiably proud of his musical and other achievements and his
participation in Music in Our Schools Month; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Russell Goetz upon the occasion of performing with the All-State
Vocal Jazz Ensemble during the New York State School Music Association's
(NYSSMA) Music in Our Schools Month; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Russell Goetz.