Assembly Resolution No. 174

BY: M. of A. Gunther

HONORING the Monticello High School Jazz Ensemble
upon the occasion of their participation in Music In
Our Schools Month 2019

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 honor
the Monticello High School Jazz Ensemble upon the occasion of their
participation in Music In Our Schools Month 2019; and

WHEREAS, On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the Monticello High School
Jazz Ensemble will participate in Music In Our Schools Month with a
performance in the Concourse of the Empire State Plaza, Albany, New
York; and

WHEREAS, The New York State School Music Association sponsors this
event and has helped it evolve from a New York State Day into a
month-long national observance; and

WHEREAS, Talent, dedication and countless hours of practice have
made Monticello High School Jazz Ensemble the outstanding ensemble it is
today; and

WHEREAS, Skillfully led by Andrew Verdino, the members of the
Monticello High School Jazz Ensemble 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 Monticello High School Jazz Ensemble, 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 pause in its deliberations to
honor Monticello High School Jazz Ensemble upon the occasion of their
participation in Music In Our Schools Month 2019; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Andrew Verdino, Director, Monticello High School Jazz
Ensemble.