LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Ashley Exner upon the occasion of her
acceptance as a member of the Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus, on
June 29, 2013

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those young people within our midst whose nationally acclaimed accom-
plishments bring pride to their families, their communities, and to the
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Ashley Exner upon the occasion of her acceptance as a member of the
Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus; on Saturday, June 29, 2013, she
will embark on a 23-day music tour, performing 22 concerts in several
historic European cities; and
WHEREAS, The Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus (SOA) is made up
of talented high school and college instrumentalists and vocalists from
across the United States of America; for the last 37 years these musical
ambassadors have gone on a European Concert Tour; and
WHEREAS, Ashley Exner is a junior at Tri-Valley Central School in
Grahamsville, New York; and
WHEREAS, An alto, Ashley Exner has been preparing for this distin-
guished honor for much of her young life; she began singing in her local
church at the age of five, has been a member of select choir and women's
choir since ninth grade, and has participated in Area All-State, Confer-
ence All-State and Sullivan County All-County Music festivals; and
WHEREAS, Ashley Exner is also a talented instrumentalist; she has been
a member of the school band flute section since the fourth grade, and
has been part of many musicals as well as the Sullivan County Dramatic
Workshop; and
WHEREAS, This well-rounded young woman has many other interests; an
excellent student, she is a member of the Future Farmers of America,
belongs to the Future Business Leaders of America, has played junior
varsity and varsity basketball, softball and soccer and has used her
talents to raise money for charity; and
WHEREAS, The arts, in whatever form depicted, are central to human
expression; they are truly a universal language and their contribution
to the development of friendship and understanding among all peoples is
immeasurable; and
WHEREAS, The history, the heritage, and the lives of the people of all
countries and all cultures are portrayed in their music and dance; the
art and act of sharing them enriches us altogether; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Ashley Exner, an
exceptional musician, recognizing the value of her dedication to her
art, and the promise of her future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Ashley Exner upon the occasion of her acceptance as a member of
the Sound of America Honor Band and Chorus; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Ashley Exner.