2013-J3745

Commending the Music Program of the Covert Avenue School String Ensemble upon the occasion of its participation in Music in Our Schools Month

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2013-J3745


LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Music Program of the Covert Avenue
School String Ensemble upon the occasion of its participation in Music
in Our Schools Month

WHEREAS, The administrators of the Elmont Union Free School District are
committed to actively promoting and nurturing a comprehensive music
program for all the students of the district; and
WHEREAS, Those same administrators have been supportive, actively
encouraging music program staff to devote their time and energy to
developing the talents of their students; and
WHEREAS, The Covert Avenue School String Ensemble of the Elmont Union
Free School District, comprised of students of the highest musical and
academic caliber, will be performing on March 19, 2014, at the Empire
State Plaza in Albany, in celebration of Music in Our Schools Month; and
WHEREAS, The New York State School Music Association sponsors this
event and has helped it to evolve from a New York State Day into a
month-long national observance; and
WHEREAS, Talent, dedication, and countless hours of practice have made
the Covert Avenue School String Ensemble of the Elmont Union Free School
District the outstanding ensemble it is today; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Director Xavier Rodriguez, the
members 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 Covert Avenue School String Ensemble members, 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 extend a warm welcome to the
staff and students of Covert Avenue School as they visit Albany for
their performance at the Empire State Plaza; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Xavier Rodriguez, Director, Covert Avenue School, Elmont
Union Free School District.

actions

  • 28 / Feb / 2014
    • REFERRED TO FINANCE
  • 04 / Mar / 2014
    • REPORTED TO CALENDAR FOR CONSIDERATION
  • 04 / Mar / 2014
    • ADOPTED

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