LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 80th Anniversary of The Octavos

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commemorate the
long histories of certain recreational groups, which is the substance
that promotes the healthy growth and emotional investment to the commu-
nity; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commem-
orate the 80th Anniversary of The Octavos; and
WHEREAS, In 1933, The Schenectady Recreation Department promoted low-
cost recreation that included choral groups to try and lift the spirits
of a City hit by the Great Depression; and
WHEREAS, The Octavos continued even when funds from Government
programs during the Great Depression ended; and the group continued to
provide the City of Schenectady with wonderful choral and musical
concerts; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the 80 years of The Octavos, they have had three
conductors: Gordon Mason, the founding Director who conducted for 36
years; George G. Moross, a chorus member who rose to Director and served
for nearly 40 years until his passing in 2010; and Curtis Funk, who
became Director in 2011; and
WHEREAS, Currently, The Octavos continue to deliver beautiful music to
community patrons, the City of Schenectady and the Capital Region; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 80th Anniversary of The Octavos; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The Octavos.