LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the 30th Anniversary of The New
York Pops, to be celebrated on April 29, 2013

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body that organizations
that give positive definition to the profile and disposition of the
communities of the State of New York profoundly strengthen our society
with their commitment; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is truly proud to commend The
New York Pops for 30 years of outstanding professional symphonic orches-
tration in the style of popular music to be celebrated with the 30th
Birthday Gala on Monday, April 29, 2013, at Carnegie Hall, followed by a
Black Tie Dinner Dance at The Plaza; and
WHEREAS, The New York Pops was founded by Skitch Henderson in 1983
with a mission to create greater public awareness and appreciation of
America's rich musical heritage; and
WHEREAS, The New York Pops is the largest independent pops orchestra
in the United States and the only expert symphonic orchestra specializ-
ing in popular music within New York City; and
WHEREAS, Under the musical direction of Maestro Steven Reineke, the
creator of well over one hundred original orchestral arrangements, The
New York Pops performs an annual subscription series at Carnegie Hall
which has received one of the orchestra's highest subscription renewal
rates ever; and
WHEREAS, In addition, as a special expression of gratitude to their
many admirers and followers, The New York Pops conducts free, outdoor
performances in Central Park each year; and
WHEREAS, At this remarkable 30th Birthday Gala, The New York Pops will
continue its tradition of community recognition and proudly acknowledge
their 2013 musical honorees: Frank Loesser, Jule Styne and Danny Kaye;
and
WHEREAS, To give back to the community and encourage a love of music
and the arts among young people, the orchestra uses its annual birthday
gala to raise funds for its educational outreach programs targeted at
youths, such as the Kids in the Balcony program, which will grant 800
students the opportunity to attend this memorable anniversary concert;
and
WHEREAS, At this special event, as Conductor Steven Reineke leads the
full, 78-member orchestra, as well as special guests, performing select
pieces of work from the honorees, 30 local children from The New York
Pops education programs will join them onstage as part of the perform-
ance; and
WHEREAS, Some of these children present will be from a particularly
special program called "Rockin the House," a program that brings musical
expression to pediatric cancer patients and their siblings living at the
Ronald McDonald House of New York City, enhancing their lives and
providing a much-needed escape through music; and
WHEREAS, It is most fitting that we take time to celebrate the
contributions of the arts and artists to our State, and to express our
appreciation to those who patronize the arts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate The New York Pops for 30 years of modern symphony; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to The New York Pops.