Senate Resolution No. 198

BY: Senator YOUNG

LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION congratulating the Jamestown
High School Marching Band upon the occasion of
winning the 2018 Large School Division 2 New York
State Field Band Conference Championship on October
28, 2018

WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the
dedication and commitment of our young people who distinguish themselves
through excellence in musical competition; and

WHEREAS, Music competition provides an opportunity for students to
exhibit their practical skills to an audience, thereby giving them a
sense of pride in their hard work and efforts; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
congratulate the Jamestown High School Marching Band upon the occasion
of winning their third 2018 Large School Division 2 New York State Field
Band Conference Championship in five years; and

WHEREAS, Consisting of 108 members from grades 8-12, and a color
guard, the Jamestown High School Marching Band traveled to the Carrier
Dome in Syracuse, New York, on Sunday, October 28, to capture this
monumental victory; and

WHEREAS, When it was time to perform "Canon", each and every member
of the Jamestown High School Marching Band had in mind the goal of
representing themselves, their school and their community by performing
with the highest standard of excellence; and

WHEREAS, The Red Raiders faced stiff competition from nine other
schools in their class to win the Championship with a season best score
of 89.900, beating the tied second place teams by a very close margin;
and

WHEREAS, No marching band can succeed without outstanding talent
throughout its entire roster; such was the case for the 2018 Jamestown
High School Marching Band whose members include: Austin Aldrich, Erika
Amidon, Beck Anderson, Jacob Anderson, Taylor Austin, Cameron Avery,
Skyela Banse-Fay, Kayden Bates, Michael Bennett, Hanna Bigelow, Cora
Blodien, Karlie Blodien, Max Bollman, Leah Boyd, Ayrianna Brady, Jordan
Braymiller, Allie Brown, Natalie Carlson, Adam Chang, Maisy Chang, Kyle
Christensen, Aden Clark, Liam Conroe, Evan Corey, Ryan Corey, Ellen
Cross, Herivette DeJesus, Madeline DeJoy, Vanessa DeStevens, Steven
Dewey, Kregan Duffee, Baylin Dunlap, Grayson Dunlap, Darren Dunn,
Justice Edens, Nevaeh Erickson, Katie Falkowski, Bradley Galeazzo, Alex
Genco, Sadie Golden, Courtney Grey, Ethan Haight, Emily Hall, Logan
Hayes, Savannah Hazelton, Megan Higbee, Kathryn Holtz, Casandra Howland,
Alayna Johnson, Delia Johnson, Dylan Johnson, Caleb Kindberg, Andrew
Laurin, Rachel Lemke, Ryan Lemke, Jena Luce, Kylie Luce, Dylan Lydell,
Elsa McAvoy, Joshua McEntire, Lilly Melquist, Caleb Micciche, Meghan
Mistretta, Alice Moffatt, Alle Moss, Lilly Moss, Sydney Moss, Kendra
Nickerson, Abbey Nordwall, Greta Nordwall, Autumn Osborne, Carley

Pangborn, Ashley Patch, Abby Peterson, Chad Peterson, Sarah Pillittieri,
Matthew Ramirez, Ryan Restivo, Jasmine Rollinger, Abigail Roof, Marissa
Rosado, Kylee Schrader, Jesse Schultz, Charles Sisson, Jocelyn Smith,
Kianna Smith, Tanisha Smith, Brooke Soldano, Katie Starks, Nolan
Stevenson, Eylessia Stilson, Colin Swindell, Shelby Swindell, Damon
Tanner, Allison Tilburg, Morgan Torrey, Brennah Trace, Julie Turk,
Madison Ventura, August Viele, Dawnelle Walter, Adley Warner, Carley
Westphal, Caley Wiltsie, Jaden Yanik and Juliana Yanik; 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, The Jamestown High School Marching Band's achievements
stand as a proud testament to the leadership of Director, Meghan Murray;
Assistant Director, Marc Lentsch; Music Directors, Norm Lydell, Carrie
Pawelski, and Rachel Selice; Marching Instructors, Gary Kindberg and
Kathy Brunco; Percussion Instructors, Rob Meger, Ron Miller, Matt Clark,
Bob Mongillo and Tyler Avnet; and Color Guard Instructors, Kaitlyn
Whitney, Mike Kearns and Mark Kearns; the hard work of its members and
the dedication of its parents, teachers, administration and
community-at-large, illustrating the spirit of excellence and
achievement which is the school's hallmark and tradition; now,
therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
honor the members of the Jamestown High School Marching Band, who
positively represent their school, who are role models to their
classmates, 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
transmitted to the members of the Jamestown High School Marching Band;
Meghan Murray, Band Director; and her aforementioned staff.