LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending the Baldwin Middle School
Orchestra/Percussion upon the occasion of participating in Music in Our
Schools Month on March 13, 2015

WHEREAS, The administrators of the Baldwin Middle School 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 Orchestra/Percussion of the Baldwin Middle School, Bald-
win, New York, comprised of students of the highest musical and academic
caliber, will be performing on Friday, March 13, 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 Orchestra/Percussion of the Baldwin Middle School the outstanding
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 Orchestra/Percussion 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 Baldwin Middle 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 the Baldwin Middle School Orchestra/Percussion.