LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Elmont Union Free School District
Jazz Ensemble upon the occasion of participating in Music in Our Schools
Month on March 12, 2015

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 Jazz Ensemble of the Elmont Union Free School District,
Elmont, New York, comprised of students of the highest musical and
academic caliber, will be performing on Thursday, March 12, 2015, 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 Jazz Ensemble of the Elmont Union Free School District the outstand-
ing ensemble it is today; and
WHEREAS, 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 Jazz 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 the Elmont Union Free School District 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 the Elmont Union Free School District Jazz Ensemble.