Senate Resolution No. 1737

BY: Senator MARTINS

HONORING Kevin Scully upon the occasion of his
designation as recipient of the Arts Education
Leadership Award by HEARTS Port Washington on
February 9, 2024

WHEREAS, Individuals who give of their time and energies and serve
the best interests of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration
and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and

WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Kevin Scully
upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of the Arts Education
Leadership Award by HEARTS Port Washington, to be recognized at its
Annual Red Party on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Polish American
Hall in Port Washington, New York; and

WHEREAS, A proud Port Washington resident, Kevin Scully is an
educator, trumpet player, conductor, and the Director of Creative Arts
for the Port Washington School District and is currently President of
the Nassau County chapter of the New York State Council of
Administrators of Music Education (NYSCAME); and

WHEREAS, Previously, Kevin Scully taught band and served as music
department chairperson in the East Meadow School District and has also
been a band director at The American School in London, the Fairfax
County Public Schools (VA), and in the Pine Bush School District in the
Hudson Valley; and

WHEREAS, Kevin Scully received a Bachelor of Music degree and
Performer's Certificate from the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam, a
Master of Music degree from Southern Methodist University in Dallas,
Texas, and two advanced certificates in Educational Administration at
Hunter College (CUNY); and

WHEREAS, A well-versed and experienced educator, Kevin Scully
completed a doctoral fellowship with the music education department at
The Hartt School, University of Hartford, where he taught brass
techniques, woodwind techniques, and conducting, as well as supervising
student teachers; passionate about his craft, he served as a guest
conductor for honor ensembles in Montgomery, Orange, Rockland, Suffolk,
and Westchester Counties, as well as at the Eastern US Music Camp; and

WHEREAS, As a testament to his pure talent and drive to be
exceptional, Kevin Scully is a regular contributor of brass recording
reviews for the International Trumpet Guild Journal; as a member of
ensembles and as a recitalist, his performance venues have included
Dallas' Meyerson Symphony Center, New York's Lincoln Center, and in
London at St. John's Smith Square, The American Church in London and the
Chelsea Arts Club; and

WHEREAS, Making his debut on public radio, Kevin Scully has been
heard on Spanish World Radio and BBC Radio 3; and

WHEREAS, With him throughout has been his wife, Marcie, and his two
daughters, Raina and Marisyn, all of whom have felt privileged to be a
part of his life and rejoice in his achievements; and

WHEREAS, HEARTS (Helping Enrich the Arts of Port Washington) is an
independent, grassroots not-for-profit 501(c)3 community organization
whose mission is to add meaningful value to children's lives and our
community by supporting, promoting and enriching the arts in Port
Washington and its public schools; and

WHEREAS, Throughout the entire period of his community service, a
period of constructive involvement, Kevin Scully has stood constant in
dignity, good grace, and humor; and

WHEREAS, Rare indeed is the impressive dedication shown by an
individual for the benefit of others which Kevin Scully has displayed
throughout his life; and

WHEREAS, It has always been the objective of this Legislative Body
to honor and support those individuals who have displayed their
commitment to the betterment of their communities, and it is the intent
of this Legislative Body to inscribe upon its records, this tribute to
Kevin Scully, that future generations may know and appreciate his
admirable character, his many benevolent deeds, and the respect and
esteem in which he is held by his peers; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Kevin Scully upon the occasion of his designation as recipient of
the Arts Education Leadership Award by HEARTS Port Washington on
February 9, 2024; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Kevin Scully.