24 LC 128 0343 House Resolution 1436 By: Representative Adeyina of the 110 th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the Grayson High School Chamber Orchestra; and for other 1 purposes.2 WHEREAS, the Grayson High School Chamber Orchestra consists of the top 30 students3 from the 250 member Grayson High School Orchestra program; and4 WHEREAS, chamber orchestra members are high-achieving students from a wide variety5 of racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds; and6 WHEREAS, the chamber orchestra consistently has members ranked in the top ten of the7 graduating class and currently has alumni at the top colleges and universities in the United8 States; and9 WHEREAS, the chamber orchestra represents Grayson and Gwinnett County Public Schools10 across the metropolitan area through its extensive calendar of over 20 performances each11 school year; and12 H. R. 1436 - 1 - 24 LC 128 0343 WHEREAS, the calendar includes playing for Atlanta institutions such as The High Museum 13 of Art and Oakland Cemetery, as well at as community events such as Christmas in Grayson;14 and15 WHEREAS, the chamber orchestra has blossomed to include a multitude of musical styles16 so that each concert can have a tailored play list; and17 WHEREAS, its repertoire has spanned 500 years to include music from Baroque to new18 music by living composers; and19 WHEREAS, the chamber orchestra has long been recognized for the musical talent of each20 of its members and the outstanding musical direction and leadership of its directors, Ashley21 Yoo and Huijeong Lee; and22 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the teamwork, dedication, and23 achievements of this talented and hardworking group of young men and women be24 recognized appropriately.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body recognize and commend the Grayson High School Chamber27 Orchestra for its many contributions to the community and the State of Georgia.28 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the30 Grayson High School Chamber Orchestra.31 H. R. 1436 - 2 -