Senate Resolution No. 43 BY: Senator MARTINS CONGRATULATING the Roslyn High School Marching Band upon the occasion of winning the 2024 Small School Division 1 New York State Field Band Conference Championship on October 27, 2024 WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to recognize the dedication and commitment of our young people who distinguish themselves through excellence in musical competition; and WHEREAS, Music competition provides an opportunity for students to exhibit their practical skills to an audience, thereby giving them a sense of pride in their hard work and efforts; and WHEREAS, Attendant to such concern, and in full accord with its long-standing traditions, this Legislative Body is justly proud to congratulate Roslyn High School Marching Band upon the occasion of winning the 2024 Division 1 New York State Field Band Conference Championship; and WHEREAS, Roslyn High School's Marching Bulldogs placed first in the Small School Division 1 category at the 2024 New York State Field Band Conference Championship held at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York on Sunday, October 27, 2024; and WHEREAS, Under the able leadership of Band Director Frank Mauriello, the Roslyn Marching Bulldogs earned a score of 94.3 for their show, titled, "Equilibrium," to capture this monumental victory; and WHEREAS, The New York State Field Band Conference Championship show is the culmination of an eight-week season which features nearly 60 bands in 34 regional competitions throughout the state; band members, directors, staff members and boosters from each of the competing schools spend countless hours preparing for this prestigious event; and WHEREAS, The Marching Bulldogs returned home on Monday, October 28, 2024, to a jubilant crowd gathered in front of the high school; Board of Education President Meryl Waxman Ben-Levy, Superintendent Allison Brown, and Principal Scott Andrews, along with various administrators, parents, and community members, celebrated as the buses rolled into the circle; students stepped off the buses beaming with joy, greeted by banners and pom-poms cheering them on; and WHEREAS, No marching band can succeed without outstanding talent throughout its entire roster, and such was the case for the 2024 Roslyn High School Marching Ensemble; and WHEREAS, It should be further noted that excellence in field band is possible only through vigorous practice and discipline, habits which will guide these young musicians to a lifetime of success in the musical field or other career fields; and WHEREAS, The Roslyn High School Marching Band's achievements stand as a proud testament to the leadership of Band Director Frank Mauriello, the hard work of its members, and the dedication of its parents, teachers, administration and community-at-large, illustrating the spirit of excellence and achievement which is the district's hallmark and tradition; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to honor the members of the Roslyn High School Marching Band who positively represent their school, who are role models to their classmates, who exemplify the marching ensemble's goal of continued excellence, and who have brought great pride to their community; and be it further RESOLVED, That copies of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the members of the Roslyn High School Marching Band and Director Frank Mauriello.