LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Adam Cordero upon the occasion of his
acceptance as a member of the Music for All National Festival Honor Band
from March 10-12, 2016

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to call attention to
those young people within our midst whose nationally acclaimed accom-
plishments bring pride to their families, their communities, and to the
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Each young musician in our schools is deserving of his or her
own recognition and spotlight, for their remarkable commitment and hours
of practice in perfecting their musical abilities; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend
Adam Cordero upon the occasion of his acceptance as a member of the
Music for All National Festival Honor Band, to be held in Indianapolis,
Indiana, from March 10-12, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Music for All strives to create, provide and expand positive-
ly life-changing experiences through music for everyone; this vital
organization believes that music and arts education is a core to
students' education and must be available to all students; and
WHEREAS, The non-competitive atmosphere of the Music for All National
Festival provides a place for growth, cooperative encouragement and
mutual respect among music programs, students, parents, boosters and
administrators; there are no ratings or rankings so directors and their
ensembles are free to stretch themselves, reach for new heights, and
strive for innovation, growth and excellence, instead of focusing on a
rating or placing; and
WHEREAS, A Junior at Herricks High School, Roslyn, New York, Adam
Cordero is honored to be accepted to this nationally-renowned band; a
woodwind player, he will rehearse with other talented students from
around the country under acclaimed conductors Richard Floyd, Director of
the Austin Symphonic Band, and Larry Livingston, a Professor at the
University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music; and
WHEREAS, In addition, he will have the opportunity to rehearse with
members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra at Hilbert Circle Thea-
tre; and
WHEREAS, Prior to be chosen to this prestigious group, Adam Cordero
submitted a video of himself playing two contrasting pieces up to six
minutes in total; conservatory teachers judge their entries against
others from around the country; and
WHEREAS, Adam Cordero has performed in numerous All-County ensembles,
and in December of 2015, he played in the New York State School Music
Association's All-State Ensemble; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is moved to honor Adam Cordero, an
exceptional musician, recognizing the value of his dedication to his
art, and the promise of his future; and
WHEREAS, Music study is most worthy of being encouraged and promoted,
as it provides an opportunity for students to exhibit their skills to an
audience, thereby giving them self-esteem to last a lifetime; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Adam Cordero upon the occasion of his acceptance as a member of
the Music for All National Festival Honor Band from March 10-12, 2016;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Adam Cordero.