Honor Monticello Jazz Ensemble

Assembly Resolution No. 194 BY: M. of A. Gunther HONORING the Monticello Middle School Jazz Ensemble upon the occasion of their participation in Music In Our Schools Month 2019 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 underestimated; and 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 honor the Monticello Middle School Jazz Ensemble upon the occasion of their participation in Music In Our Schools Month 2019; and WHEREAS, On Wednesday, March 20, 2019, the Monticello Middle School Jazz Ensemble will participate in Music In Our Schools Month with a performance in the Concourse of the Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York; 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 Monticello Middle School Jazz Ensemble the outstanding ensemble it is today; and WHEREAS, Skillfully led by Michael Mingo, the members of the Monticello Middle School Jazz Ensemble 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 Monticello Middle School Jazz Ensemble, 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 Monticello Middle School Jazz Ensemble upon the occasion of their participation in Music In Our Schools Month 2019; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Michael Mingo, Director, Monticello Middle School Jazz Ensemble.