Senate Resolution No. 2371

BY: Senator MURRAY

COMMENDING the William Floyd Union Free School
District upon the occasion of its designation as a
2024 "Best Community for Music Education" by the
National Association of Music Merchants

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to recognize
those outstanding school districts who dedicate their time, energy, and
resources to music education and the refinement of the arts; and

WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to
commend the William Floyd Union Free School District upon the occasion
of its designation as a 2024 "Best Community for Music Education" by the
National Association of Music Merchants; and

WHEREAS, This impressive achievement of the William Floyd Union Free
School District music program is in direct correlation to the unwavering
attention and efforts of the dedicated educators within the district:
Juliana Asselta, Julia Bellante, Tomas Bradbard, Mabel Burgos, Zachary
Carrillo, Jason Castoro, Christine Coffill, Dawn Conefry, Joseph
Cordaro, Jonathan Dignam, Marisa Drzewiecki, Lauren Farrell, Ryan
Feldscher, Kaylee Figalora-Torres, Gabriella Forgit, Christine Furlani,
Amanda Gardner, Kasandra Hanson, Garry Helbock, Diana Brown Hoppe,
Kimberly Hyland, Sharon Kitzis, Katelyn Levine, Jessica Marks,
Christopher Miranda, Joanne Mosquera-Giovanelli, Leanna Ozman, Margaret
Pizzarelli, Alison Prestia, Donia Rivera, Garrett Rode, Berkeley
Rousseau, Maria Rueda, John Sapanaro, Kailey Schnurman, Michelle
Seifert, Mick Singh, Debora-Ann Tomko, Donna Visone-O'Brien, Dara
Wolfert, along with Dr. Amy Mason Sckipp, coordinator of the music
department, and Nancy Slane, music department clerical; and

WHEREAS, The administrators of the William Floyd 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, Music education provides positive outcomes for students in
many educational, cognitive, and social skills, including enhanced
neural processing, conflict resolution, and teamwork; and

WHEREAS, The student musicians 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, Music faculty commit their time, passion, and hard work to
the task of musical training, and to guiding music students through a
successful music training journey that provides lifelong benefits for
the students; and

WHEREAS, Talent, dedication, and countless hours of teaching by the
music educators and practice by the student musicians have made the
William Floyd Union Free School District suitable for this prestigious
accolade; and

WHEREAS, The William Floyd Union Free School District student
musicians, teachers, and the entire school community can be justifiably
proud of their musical achievements and for demonstrating outstanding
support for and participation in music education; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend the William Floyd Union Free School District upon the occasion
of its designation as a 2024 "Best Community for Music Education" by the
National Association of Music Merchants; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the William Floyd Union Free School District.