Senate Resolution No. 5865

BY: Senator PARKER

COMMENDING the New York Philharmonic upon the
occasion of hosting its Concert in Prospect Park on
June 15, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and
commend those musical organizations that have brought entertainment and
cultural enrichment to the citizens of the great State of New York; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the New York Philharmonic upon the occasion of hosting its
Concert in Prospect Park on Friday, June 15, 2018, in Brooklyn, New
York; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1842, the New York Philharmonic is the oldest
symphony orchestra in the United States; and

WHEREAS, The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Park, presented
by Didi and Oscar Schafer, have become an iconic New York summer
experience since they began in 1965; and

WHEREAS, These extraordinary concerts transform parks throughout the
city into a patchwork of picnickers and provide music lovers with an
opportunity to hear the best classical music under the stars; and

WHEREAS, The arts, in whatever form depicted, are central to human
expression; they are truly a universal language and their contribution
to the development of friendship and understanding among all peoples
cannot be overestimated; and

WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when
musicians of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our
attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great
Empire State; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the New York Philharmonic upon the occasion of hosting its
Concert in Prospect Park on June 15, 2018; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the New York Philharmonic.