Senate Resolution No. 896

BY: Senator GRIFFO

HONORING Don Cantwell posthumously upon the
occasion of his induction into the Rome Arts Hall of
Fame on May 4, 2025

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay
tribute to those individuals whose commitment to promoting the richness
and diversity of the performing, visual, and literary arts, has
contributed to the strength, vitality, and cultural enrichment of their
communities and 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
Don Cantwell posthumously upon the occasion of his induction into the
Rome Arts Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the Capitol Theatre in
Rome, New York; and

WHEREAS, Established in 2005, The Rome Arts Hall of Fame aligns with
their mission to honor individuals who have a strong connection to the
Rome community and a significant involvement in the performing, visual,
or literary arts; and

WHEREAS, Don Cantwell, an established and respected musician,
possessed teaching credits inclusive of clinics conducted over a period
of more than 40 years in clarinet, saxophone, improvisation, and
organizing jazz ensembles at national conferences for music educators in
Atlantic City, Chicago, and Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, Living a life of dedication to music, Don Cantwell was also
the published author of a clarinet method instruction book, and in 2012,
earned a coveted Oneida County Living Legend award; and

WHEREAS, New Yorkers who devoted much of their lives to the
preservation and furtherance of the arts while resultantly strengthening
the cultural fabric of this great State are deserving of the highest
praise and recognition; Don Cantwell is one such individual; and

WHEREAS, The arts are the building blocks of civilization, are
central to human expression, and inspire the imagination; educational
institutions, individuals, and organizations which further such worthy
purposes richly merit the recognition and appreciation of this
Legislative Body and the people of the State of New York; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor Don Cantwell posthumously upon the occasion of his induction into
the Rome Arts Hall of Fame on May 4, 2025; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Don Cantwell.