LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Sean Butler upon the occasion of his
selection as a member of the 2015 National Association for Music Educa-
tion All-National Honor Choir

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 competition; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Sean Butler upon the occasion of his selection as a member of the 2015
National Association for Music Education All-National Honor Choir; and
WHEREAS, Before 670 of the Nation's most elite high school musicians
applied to perform as part of the National Association for Music
Education's (NAFME) All-National Honor Ensembles, they were first named
the "best of the best" out of approximately 2.5 million students Nation-
wide at local, district and state music festivals; and
WHEREAS, On October 28, 2015, during the 2015 NAFME National In-Ser-
vice Conference, these exceptional young musicians gathered in Nash-
ville, Tennessee, to showcase their expert musicianship and perform a
gala concert celebrating music education and the arts; the performance
took place in the Presidential Ballroom at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel
and Resort; and
WHEREAS, The All-National Honor Ensembles Concert is one of the many
highlights planned for the four-day conference which took place on Octo-
ber 25-28, 2015, where the main theme centers around ways in which
"Music Education Orchestrates Success" in school, in work, and in life;
and
WHEREAS, The All-National Honor Ensembles consist of a concert band,
orchestra, mixed chorus, and jazz ensemble, and students were chosen by
auditions; one of the exceptional students from the great state of New
York, Sean Butler, sang the Bass 2 part in the mixed chorus; and
WHEREAS, Music competition 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, Sean Butler exemplifies the best of the potential inherent in
our most precious resource, our youth; he has brought enduring honor to
his family and community through his many achievements; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Sean Butler upon the occasion of his selection as a member of
the 2015 National Association for Music Education All-National Honor
Choir; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Sean Butler.