Honor Philharmonic Park Concert

June 15, 2018 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize and commend those musical organizations that have brought entertainment and cultural enrichment to the citizens of the great State of New York; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to commend the New York Philharmonic upon the occasion of hosting its Concert in Prospect Park on Friday, June 15, 2018, in Brooklyn, New York; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1842, the New York Philharmonic is the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States; and WHEREAS, The New York Philharmonic Concerts in the Park, presented by Didi and Oscar Schafer, have become an iconic New York summer experience since they began in 1965; and WHEREAS, These extraordinary concerts transform parks throughout the city into a patchwork of picnickers and provide music lovers with an opportunity to hear the best classical music under the stars; and WHEREAS, The arts, in whatever form depicted, are central to human expression; they are truly a universal language and their contribution to the development of friendship and understanding among all peoples cannot be overestimated; and WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when musicians of such noble aims and accomplishments are brought to our attention, they should be recognized by all the citizens of this great Empire State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to commend the New York Philharmonic upon the occasion of hosting its Concert in Prospect Park on June 15, 2018; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the New York Philharmonic.