Senate Resolution No. 3995

BY: Senator GRIFFO

COMMENDING the Robert L. Bradley Elementary School
Orchestra upon the occasion of its participation in
Music In Our Schools Month on March 27, 2018

WHEREAS, The administrators of the New Hartford Central 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, The Orchestra of the Robert L. Bradley Elementary School,
New Hartford, New York, comprised of students of the highest musical and
academic caliber, will be performing on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at the
Empire State Plaza in Albany, in celebration of Music In Our Schools
Month; and

WHEREAS, The New York State School Music Association sponsors this
event and has helped it to 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 Orchestra of Robert L. Bradley Elementary School the
outstanding ensemble it is today; and

WHEREAS, Ably lead by Director Claire Wilcox, the members 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 Robert L. Bradley Elementary School Orchestra 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 extend a warm welcome to the
staff and students of the Robert L. Bradley Elementary School Orchestra
as they visit Albany for their performance at the Empire State Plaza;
and be it further

RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Robert L. Bradley Elementary School Orchestra, and
Director Claire Wilcox.