Senate Resolution No. 486

BY: Senator GAUGHRAN

HONORING A.J. Vita of Bethpage High School upon
the occasion of performing with the All-State Jazz
Ensemble on March 4, 2019

WHEREAS, Music in Our Schools Month provides an opportunity for the
young people of New York State to greatly broaden their musical
experience, to welcome the challenges and embrace the joys of
performing, and to secure the lifelong inspiration of music; and

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord
with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and
leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the
ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, this Legislative Body is justly
proud to honor A.J. Vita upon the occasion of being selected to perform,
during Music in Our Schools Month, in the All-State Jazz Ensemble in
Albany on Monday, March 4, 2019, at the Empire State Plaza; and

WHEREAS, A.J. Vita, a student at Bethpage High School, Bethpage, New
York, will be playing the guitar; and

WHEREAS, A.J. Vita has worked hard at his music rehearsals,
classroom assignments and practice sessions, fully aware that the amount
of time and energy he is willing to expend directly affects the quality
of his music; and

WHEREAS, A.J. Vita, along with his family, friends and teachers, can
be justifiably proud of his musical and other achievements and his
participation in Music in Our Schools Month; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor A.J. Vita of Bethpage High School upon the occasion of performing
with the All-State Jazz Ensemble on March 4, 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to A.J. Vita.