Honor Frontier Choral Ensemble

Senate Resolution No. 2908 BY: Senator JACOBS HONORING the Frontier High School Choral Ensemble upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of The Kenny Award's Outstanding Choral Performance in Frontier High School's production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" WHEREAS, It is the intent of this Legislative Body to commend and pay tribute to those young people who, by achieving outstanding success in the arts, have inspired and brought pride to our majestic Empire State; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor the Frontier High School Choral Ensemble upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of The Kenny Award's Outstanding Choral Performance in Frontier High School's production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid;" and WHEREAS, The Kenny Awards were created in 1993, in honor of the late Dr. Ken Lipke, the founder of Gibraltar Steel, to honor and recognize the talent, hard work and dedication of students across Western New York; and WHEREAS, The members of the Choral Ensemble have distinguished themselves as young adults of superlative ability, establishing a high standard of excellence and purposefulness of life rarely achieved in youthful years; and WHEREAS, Selected as one of the 10 finalists for this year's Kenny Awards, the cast, crew and the orchestra of Frontier High School were nominated in eight categories; other nominations came for Outstanding Orchestral Performance, Outstanding Technical Design, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble, Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role and Outstanding Actress in a Leading Role; and WHEREAS, On May 13, 2017, Frontier High School's cast of Disney's "The Little Mermaid" attended a full day of workshops and rehearsals at Shea's Performing Arts Center; and WHEREAS, The members of the Choral Ensemble, in achieving this high honor, may take just pride in the inspiration and contribution to the spirit of excellence they bring to their family, friends, community and school; and WHEREAS, This occasion presents an opportunity for this Legislative Body to wish the members of the Choral Ensemble continued success throughout their school years and beyond; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the Frontier High School Choral Ensemble upon the occasion of its designation as recipient of The Kenny Award's Outstanding Choral Performance in Frontier High School's production of Disney's "The Little Mermaid"; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Frontier High School's Choral Ensemble.