LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION honoring Susan G. Brome upon the occasion of her
designation for special recognition by Empire State Youth Orchestras

WHEREAS, It is incumbent upon the people of the State of New York to
recognize and acknowledge those within our midst who have made signif-
icant contributions to the quality of life therein; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
Susan G. Brome upon the occasion of her designation for special recogni-
tion by Empire State Youth Orchestras, to be celebrated on Sunday, June
2, 2013, at the Tang Museum in Saratoga, New York; and
WHEREAS, Empire State Youth Orchestras continues to assist in provid-
ing an affordable and unparalleled musical experience while also
supporting its musicians for whom tuition is a hardship; and
WHEREAS, Susan Brome earned her B.A. degree in Geography from George
Washington University; she worked as an editor in the Smithsonian Insti-
tution Press during and after college; in addition, she spent a year in
London working on a history of science bibliography project; and
WHEREAS, After moving to New York City, Susan Brome was an editor for
The Metropolitan Museum of Art Bulletin for six years; she then became a
grant writer for the Pratt Institute Center for Community & Environ-
mental Development for 14 years; and
WHEREAS, When Susan Brome and her family moved to Saratoga Springs,
she decided not to work full time and became very active in Arts-in-Edu-
cation for her son's elementary and middle schools; she worked as a
freelance writer and editor for a local social historian and with local
arts organizations; and
WHEREAS, Susan Brome later decided to take a part-time position as
director of the George S. Bolster Collection in the Saratoga History
Museum; from there, she became an avid supporter of The Children's Muse-
um at Saratoga, where she served until she applied for the position at
Empire State Youth Orchestras; and
WHEREAS, For the past 10 years, Susan Brome has been the executive
director for Empire State Youth Orchestras, which has nine performing
ensembles (classical, jazz, and percussion), each with its own conduc-
tor; collectively, they perform about 30 concerts a year; and
WHEREAS, The Youth Orchestra performs in Melodies of Christmas, rais-
ing a significant amount since 1980 for Albany Medical Center's pedia-
tric cancer and blood diseases program; it has expanded its City Strings
Training Program from Albany into Schenectady and added a brass compo-
nent in Albany; the program now refers to itself as City Instruments;
and
WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Susan Brome's distinguished record
merits the recognition and respectful tribute of this Legislative Body;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Susan G. Brome upon the occasion of her designation for special
recognition by Empire State Youth Orchestras; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Susan G. Brome.