Assembly Resolution No. 838
BY: M. of A. Thiele
COMMENDING the Bridgehampton Union Free School
District Tewa Marimba Ensemble upon the occasion of
its participation in Music In Our Schools Month on
March 24, 2020
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
commend the Bridgehampton Union Free School District Tewa Marimba
Ensemble upon the occasion of its participation in Music In Our Schools
Month; and
WHEREAS, The administrators of the Bridgehampton Union Free School
District are committed to actively promoting and nurturing a
comprehensive music program for all the students of the district; and
WHEREAS, Those same administrators have been supportive, actively
encouraging music program staff to devote their time and energy to
developing the talents of their students; and
WHEREAS, The Marimba Ensemble of the Bridgehampton Union Free School
District, Bridgehampton, New York, comprised of students of the highest
musical and academic caliber, will be performing on Tuesday, March 24,
2020, at the Empire State Plaza in Albany, New York, in celebration of
Music In Our Schools Month; and
WHEREAS, Talent, dedication, and countless hours of practice have
made the Marimba Ensemble of the Bridgehampton Union Free School
District the outstanding ensemble it is today; and
WHEREAS, Skillfully led by Director David Elliot, the members 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 Bridgehampton Union Free School District Tewa Marimba
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 extend a warm welcome to the
staff and students of the Bridgehampton Union Free School District Tewa
Marimba Ensemble as they visit Albany for their performance at the
Empire State Plaza; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Director David Elliot, Bridgehampton Union Free School
District Tewa Marimba Ensemble.
