Honor Greeley High Concert Band

Senate Resolution No. 3871 BY: Senator MURPHY HONORING the Horace Greeley High School Concert Band 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 Horace Greeley High School Concert Band will participate in Music In Our Schools Month with a performance in the Concourse of the Empire State Plaza on March 20, 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 Horace Greeley High School Concert Band the outstanding ensemble it is today; and WHEREAS, Skillfully led by Ray Lucia, the members of the Horace Greeley High School Concert Band 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 Horace Greeley High School Concert Band 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 pause in its deliberations to honor the Horace Greeley High School Concert Band; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Ray Lucia, Director of the Horace Greeley High School Concert Band.