Assembly Resolution No. 324

BY: M. of A. Friend

COMMEMORATING the 50th Anniversary of the
Caledonian Highlanders Pipe & Drum Band

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
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Caledonian Highlanders Pipe &
Drum Band; and

WHEREAS, The Caledonian Highlanders Pipe & Drum Band celebrated this
momentous occasion by marching in the 20th Annual New York City Tartan
Day Parade on Saturday, April 6, 2019, in New York City; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1969 by its pipe major Lee Adelsberg, the
Caledonian Highlanders Pipe & Drum Band is based in Chemung County, New
York; its members hail from all corners of the Finger Lakes region and
are all volunteers of various heritage and backgrounds who enjoy the
tradition and glory of Scottish and Irish music; and

WHEREAS, Furthermore, several of its current band members were
instrumental in the formation of the Scottish American Society of the
Southern Tier in 1976; and

WHEREAS, Over the past five decades, the Caledonian Highlanders Pipe
& Drum Band has earned its reputation as a talented band in Upstate New
York; and

WHEREAS, Performing at traditional events, parades, parties,
weddings, funerals and festivals, the Caledonian Highlanders Pipe & Drum
Band's distinct traditional music inspires and delights young and old;
and

WHEREAS, It is fitting and proper for this Legislative Body to take
note of such a prestigious, musically gifted band, which brings great
pride to the music industry as well as the citizens of this great Empire
State; and

WHEREAS, With deep appreciation, this Legislative Body is pleased to
have this opportunity to recognize the exceptional talents of the
members of the Caledonian Highlanders Pipe & Drum Band, and to wish them
continued success in all their future endeavors; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Caledonian Highlanders Pipe &
Drum Band; and be it further


RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Caledonian Highlanders Pipe & Drum Band.