Senate Resolution No. 2988

BY: Senator LAVALLE

COMMENDING the Southampton String Orchestra upon
the occasion of its participation in Music In Our
Schools Month on March 19, 2020

WHEREAS, The arts, in whatever form depicted, are central to human
expression; they are truly a universal language and their contribution
to the development of friendship and understanding among all peoples
cannot be underestimated; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those musical organizations that have brought entertainment and
cultural enrichment to the citizens of the great State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the Southampton String Orchestra upon the occasion of its
participation in Music In Our Schools Month; and

WHEREAS, The administrators of the Southampton Union Free School
District are committed to actively promoting and nurturing a
comprehensive music program for all the students of the district; and

WHEREAS, Those same administrators have been supportive, actively
encouraging music program staff to devote their time and energy to
developing the talents of their students; and

WHEREAS, The String Orchestra of Southampton High School,
Southampton, New York, comprised of students of the highest musical and
academic caliber, will be performing on Thursday, March 19, 2020, at the
Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York, in celebration of Music In Our
Schools Month; and

WHEREAS, Talent, dedication, and countless hours of practice have
made the String Orchestra of Southampton High School the outstanding
ensemble it is today; and

WHEREAS, Skillfully led by Director Nancy Caine, the members work
hard at their music rehearsals, classroom assignments and practice
sessions, fully aware that the amount of time and energy they are
willing to expend directly affects the quality of their music; and

WHEREAS, The Southampton String Orchestra members, along with their
parents and teachers, can be justifiably proud of their musical
achievements and their participation in Music In Our Schools Month; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body extend a warm welcome to the
staff and students of the Southampton String Orchestra as they visit
Albany for their performance at the Empire State Plaza; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Director Nancy Caine, Southampton String Orchestra.