Senate Resolution No. 3870

BY: Senator MURPHY

HONORING the Anne M. Dorner Middle School Guitar
Ensemble 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 Anne M. Dorner Middle School Guitar Ensemble will
participate in Music In Our Schools Month with a performance in the
Concourse of the Empire State Plaza on March 14, 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 Anne M. Dorner Middle School Guitar Ensemble the outstanding
ensemble it is today; and

WHEREAS, Skillfully led by David August, the members of the Anne M.
Dorner Middle School Guitar Ensemble 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 Anne M. Dorner Middle School Guitar Ensemble, 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 Anne M. Dorner Middle School Guitar Ensemble upon the occasion
of their participation in Music In Our Schools Month 2018; and be it
further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to David August, Director of the Anne M. Dorner Middle
School Guitar Ensemble.