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J488Senate2019-2020 SessionResolution

Honor Student Jazz Achievement

Official title

“Honoring Nicholas Massimo upon the occasion of performing with the New York State School Music Association's All-State Jazz Ensemble on March 4, 2019”

Sponsor Jim GaughranSD-5
Status
Adopted
Impact
1/10
Minimal
Outcome
Adopted

What's happening

This resolution honors Nicholas Massimo of Syosset High School for performing with the All-State Jazz Ensemble on March 4, 2019.

Why it matters

  1. Recognizes the importance of music education. By honoring a student’s achievement, the resolution underscores the value New York places on arts education and Music in Our Schools Month, which can encourage continued support and funding for school music programs.

  2. Highlights student dedication and achievement. The resolution calls attention to the hard work, discipline, and commitment required for a student to reach the level of performing with an All-State Ensemble, serving as an example for other students and the community.

  3. Offers positive reinforcement for youth accomplishments. Publicly recognizing Nicholas Massimo not only celebrates his success but also affirms the role of family, teachers, and the wider school community in nurturing young talent, reinforcing the message that such achievements are valued by state leaders.

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Honor Student Jazz Achievement

Plain English, a few words. Used as the page title.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor
Jim Gaughran

Senator · Senate District 5

Chair, Local Government

No co-sponsors yet.

History

  1. Adopted
  2. Reported to calendar for consideration
  3. Referred to finance

Full text

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Senate Resolution No. 488 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN HONORING Nicholas Massimo of Syosset High School upon the occasion of performing with the All-State Jazz Ensemble on March 4, 2019 WHEREAS, Music in Our Schools Month provides an opportunity for the young people… Show all

Senate Resolution No. 488 BY: Senator GAUGHRAN HONORING Nicholas Massimo of Syosset High School upon the occasion of performing with the All-State Jazz Ensemble on March 4, 2019 WHEREAS, Music in Our Schools Month provides an opportunity for the young people of New York State to greatly broaden their musical experience, to welcome the challenges and embrace the joys of performing, and to secure the lifelong inspiration of music; and WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to act, in accord with its long-standing traditions, honoring the youth of today, and leaders of tomorrow, whose character and achievements exemplify the ideals and values cherished by this great State and Nation; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, this Legislative Body is justly proud to honor Nicholas Massimo upon the occasion of being selected to perform, during Music in Our Schools Month, in the All-State Jazz Ensemble in Albany on Monday, March 4, 2019, at the Empire State Plaza; and WHEREAS, Nicholas Massimo, a student at Syosset High School, Syosset, New York, will be playing Tenor Sax 1; and WHEREAS, Nicholas Massimo has worked hard at his music rehearsals, classroom assignments and practice sessions, fully aware that the amount of time and energy he is willing to expend directly affects the quality of his music; and WHEREAS, Nicholas Massimo, along with his family, friends and teachers, can be justifiably proud of his musical and other achievements and his participation in Music in Our Schools Month; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Nicholas Massimo of Syosset High School upon the occasion of performing with the All-State Jazz Ensemble on March 4, 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Nicholas Massimo.

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