LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Manhasset High School Marching
Band upon the occasion of winning the 2014 New York State Marching Band
Championship

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those dedicated and distinguished teams that are committed to
the pursuit of excellence, bringing great pride to the citizens of New
York State; and
WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-
standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratu-
late the Manhasset High School Marching Band upon the occasion of
winning the 2014 New York State Marching Band Championship; and
WHEREAS, The Manhasset High School Marching Band captured its sixth
consecutive New York State Marching Band Championship with a first place
score of 75.8 in the Group 1A Competition on Sunday, October 19, 2014,
at the Mitchell Field Athletic Complex, Uniondale, New York; and
WHEREAS, Featuring musical selections from Disney's "Fantasmic," the
members of this outstanding group of performers displayed numerous
complex marching routines, including an outstanding finale involving the
Color Guard and a drum major; and
WHEREAS, Under the luminous direction of Randy Knudsen, Director of
Bands, the Manhasset High School Marching Band has participated in the
USBands competition circuit for more than 13 years, winning the New York
State Championship six times; and
WHEREAS, It should be further noted that excellence in field band is
possible only through vigorous practice and discipline, habits that will
guide these young musicians to a lifetime of success in the musical
field or other career fields; and
WHEREAS, It is known that dedicated and distinguished teams, such as
the Manhasset High School Marching Band, cannot achieve the highest
standards of success without the support of those who devote countless
hours of their time to the marching band; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate the members of the Manhasset High School Marching Band, who
positively represent their school, who are role models to their class-
mates, who exemplify the marching band's goal of continued excellence,
and who have brought great pride to their community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Director of Bands, Randy Knudsen and the Manhasset High
School Marching Band.