2013-J1205
LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Mexico Academy and Central
School District upon the occasion of being recognized as a 2013 Best
Communities for Music Education in the United States
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those institutions of true purpose and high achievement whose
exemplary programs and accomplishment clearly demonstrate an enduring
pursuit of excellence in the musical education of the youth of the
Empire State; 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 Mexico Academy and Central School District upon the occasion of
being recognized as a 2013 Best Communities for Music Education in the
United States; and
WHEREAS, This recognition acknowledges schools and school districts
throughout the United States for their commitment and support of music
education; and
WHEREAS, Nearly 2,000 schools competed for the recognition; Mexico
Academy and Central School District is one of 373 communities, schools
and school districts to earn this distinction in 2013; and
WHEREAS, This recognition was made possible due to the dedication of
the music directors, students, faculty, administration and community of
the Mexico Academy and Central School District; and
WHEREAS, The Mexico Academy and Central School District has shown its
commitment to the value of music education and its importance in devel-
oping students' abilities to be creative and innovative; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when insti-
tutions 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
congratulate the Mexico Academy and Central School District upon the
occasion of being recognized as a 2013 Best Communities for Music Educa-
tion in the United States; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the Mexico Academy and Central School District.