Senate Resolution No. 3871

BY: Senator MURPHY

HONORING the Horace Greeley High School Concert
Band upon the occasion of their participation in
Music In Our Schools Month 2018

WHEREAS, The State of New York takes great pride in acknowledging
its esteemed entities that have distinguished themselves in their
community; and

WHEREAS, The Horace Greeley High School Concert Band will
participate in Music In Our Schools Month with a performance in the
Concourse of the Empire State Plaza on March 20, 2018; and

WHEREAS, The New York State School Music Association sponsors this
event and has helped it 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 Horace Greeley High School Concert Band the outstanding
ensemble it is today; and

WHEREAS, Skillfully led by Ray Lucia, the members of the Horace
Greeley High School Concert Band 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 Horace Greeley High School Concert Band 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 pause in its deliberations to
honor the Horace Greeley High School Concert Band; and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Ray Lucia, Director of the Horace Greeley High School
Concert Band.