Senate Resolution No. 2908

BY: Senator JACOBS

HONORING the Frontier High School Choral Ensemble
upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of
The Kenny Award's Outstanding Choral Performance in
Frontier High School's production of Disney's "The
Little Mermaid"

WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and
pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success
in the arts, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire
State; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor
the Frontier High School Choral Ensemble upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of The Kenny Award's Outstanding Choral
Performance in Frontier High School's production of Disney's "The Little
Mermaid;" and

WHEREAS, The Kenny Awards were created in 1993, in honor of the late
Dr. Ken Lipke, the founder of Gibraltar Steel, to honor and recognize
the talent, hard work and dedication of students across Western New
York; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Choral Ensemble have distinguished
themselves as young adults of superlative ability, establishing a high
standard of excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in
youthful years; and

WHEREAS, Selected as one of the 10 finalists for this year's Kenny
Awards, the cast, crew and the orchestra of Frontier High School were
nominated in eight categories; other nominations came for Outstanding
Orchestral Performance, Outstanding Technical Design, Outstanding
Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role and
Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role; and

WHEREAS, On May 13, 2017, Frontier High School's cast of Disney's
"The Little Mermaid" attended a full day of workshops and rehearsals at
Shea's Performing Arts Center; and

WHEREAS, The members of the Choral Ensemble, in achieving this high
honor, may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the
spirit of excellence they bring to their family, friends, community and
school; and

WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative
Body to wish the members of the Choral Ensemble continued success
throughout their school years and beyond; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the Frontier High School Choral Ensemble upon the occasion of its
designation as recipient of The Kenny Award's Outstanding Choral
Performance in Frontier High School's production of Disney's "The Little
Mermaid"; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Frontier High School's Choral Ensemble.