LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Music Program of Gotham Avenue
School Jazz Masters 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 Gotham Avenue School Jazz Masters 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 Gotham Avenue School Jazz Masters Ensemble of the Elmont Union Free
School District the outstanding ensemble it is today; and
WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Director Anthony Pino, the members
work hard at their music rehearsals, classroom assignments and practice
sessions, fully aware that the amount of time and energy they are will-
ing to expend directly affects the quality of their music; and
WHEREAS, The Gotham Avenue School Jazz Masters 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 Gotham 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 Anthony Pino, Director, Gotham Avenue School Jazz Masters
Ensemble, Elmont Union Free School District.