LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Bridgette Guerrette for special honor
in recognition of her outstanding musical accomplishments

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, 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, Attendant to such concern, and fully in accord with its long-
standing traditions, it is the intent of this Legislative Body to
commend Bridgette Guerrette for special honor in recognition of her
outstanding musical accomplishments; and
WHEREAS, An 18 year old senior at Shaker High School, Bridgette Guer-
rette wrote her first song when she was nine years old and first
performed the "National Anthem" at a talent show in Saratoga, New York,
at the same age; and
WHEREAS, On Saturday, April 27, 2013, Bridgette Guerrette will perform
at the Albany, New York, MOVE Music Festival; the festival will include
100 regional musicians in various venues throughout Albany; and
WHEREAS, Bridgette Guerrette composes music in many different styles,
including indie, alternative, rock and pop; she has written more than 20
original songs; and
WHEREAS, Chosen as a Top 10 New York Finalist in the teen vocal compe-
tition "Sound Off" in 2012, Bridgette Guerrette was awarded the 2011 Top
Placing Vocalist for the A/C genre in the International Vocalist
Contest; she was also chosen as a Top 10 National Finalist in the All-
Star Planet teen singing competition in 2009; and
WHEREAS, In addition, Bridgette Guerrette was recently nominated for
Best Female Alternative Artist for the Indie Music Channel Awards in
California; in April 2013, she will be attending the Youth Arts Forum in
Rutland, Vermont, where she will join other young musicians from across
the country and perform to raise money for charitable organizations; and
WHEREAS, The outstanding musical talents of Bridgette Guerrette have
clearly made a contribution to the spirit of excellence which is a
tradition of Shaker High School; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Bridgette Guerrette for special honor in recognition of her
outstanding musical accomplishments; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Bridgette Guerrette.