Assembly Resolution No. 2294

BY: M. of A. Solages

        CELEBRATING  the  accomplishments  of the Franklin
        Square Union Free School District music program

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor  and  pay
just  tribute  to  those  organizations  whose commitment and dedication
contribute to neighborhood empowerment,  community  enrichment  and  the
entire State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  This  Legislative  Body  is  moved  this  day to honor the
Franklin Square Union Free  School  District  in  celebration  of  their
commitment to furthering music education for their students; and

  WHEREAS,  New  York  State  commends  the Franklin Square Union Free
School District and celebrates the esteemed commitment and hard work  of
its music educators, and thanks them for their leadership and direction,
which  has  been  critical  in  impacting, enriching, and empowering the
State of New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Music  education  is  an  integral  part  of  the  overall
educational     experience,    promoting    creativity,    strengthening
collaborative skills, and improving cognitive development; and

  WHEREAS, Franklin Square Union Free School District has  been  named
to  the  list  of "Best Communities for Music Education" by the National
Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation,  a  distinction  which
demonstrates   a  sustained  commitment  to  the  advancement  of  music
education; and

  WHEREAS, For 25 years, the NAMM Foundation has awarded its  national
Best  Communities  for Music Education award to schools across 43 states
for unwavering commitment to music education as an integral  part  of  a
well-rounded education for all students; and

  WHEREAS,  The  dedication  of music educators in the Franklin Square
School District has lifted the music program to the highest  caliber  in
the  country,  making it a point of pride for the entire Franklin Square
community; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
celebrate  the  accomplishments of the Franklin Square Union Free School
District music program; and be it further

  RESOLVED, That a copy of this  Resolution,  suitably  engrossed,  be
transmitted to the Franklin Square Union Free School District.