Senate Resolution No. 2048 BY: Senator GRIFFO HONORING Linda Slavin upon the occasion of his induction into the Rome Arts Hall of Fame on May 5, 2024 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to honor and pay tribute to those individuals whose commitment to promoting the richness and diversity of the performing, visual, and literary arts, has contributed to the strength, vitality, and cultural enrichment of their communities and 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 Linda Slavin upon the occasion of his induction into the Rome Arts Hall of Fame on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Capitol Theatre in Rome, New York; and WHEREAS, Established in 2005, The Rome Arts Hall of Fame aligns with their mission to honor individuals who have a strong connection to the Rome community and a significant involvement in the performing, visual, or literary arts; the 17th group to be inducted, the Class of 2024 will be celebrated by the Capitol Arts Complex with a schedule of induction activities; and WHEREAS, Linda Slavin's years in music education covered many Rome schools and organizations; currently, she is active as a performer with The Broadway Babes, and is a member of the Oneida Area Civic Chorale; she also leads a group of congregants in song at Temple Emanu-El in Utica; and WHEREAS, Individuals devoted to improving the quality of life for others, enabling them to build lives of dignity and self-worth are deserving of the highest praise and recognition; Linda Slavin is one such individual; and WHEREAS, The arts are the building blocks of civilization, are central to human expression, enlighten us and inspire the imagination; educational institutions, individuals, and organizations which further such worthy purposes richly merit the recognition and appreciation of this Legislative Body and the people of the State of New York; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor Linda Slavin upon the occasion of his induction into the Rome Arts Hall of Fame on May 5, 2024; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to Linda Slavin.