Bill Text: NY J02436 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Disabled Persons Action Organization's Annual Concert Series

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-05-14 - ADOPTED [J02436 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02436-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2436

BY: Senator WALCZYK

        COMMEMORATING  the  50th  Anniversary  of Disabled
        Persons Action Organization's Annual Concert Series

  WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to pay tribute  to
those    organizations   of   artistic   significance   whose   creative
contributions  have  helped  further  the  cultural  enrichment  of  our
communities and our Nation; and

  WHEREAS,  Attendant  to  such  concern,  and in full accord with its
long-standing traditions, this  Legislative  Body  is  justly  proud  to
commemorate   the   50th   Anniversary   of   Disabled   Persons  Action
Organization's Annual Concert Series; and

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  mission  of  the  Disabled   Persons   Action
Organization  (DPAO)  to  provide  quality  and effective individualized
services to developmentally disabled children and  adults  in  Jefferson
and  Lewis  County;  the  services  are  primarily geared toward helping
families cope with the stress of caring for their disabled  loved  ones;
and

  WHEREAS, The concert series now known as "DPAO Concerts for a Cause"
is  the  principal  fundraising  activity  for  Disabled  Persons Action
Organization, ultimately allowing this esteemed organization the ability
to reliably provide services for the approximately  600  families  under
its purview; and

  WHEREAS,  The concert series, in conjunction with its 50th year, has
been seen as a series rebirth by the DPAO Foundation Executive Director,
Michael W. Campbell, who intends on introducing new genres and  acts  to
the lineup; and

  WHEREAS,  The  series  began  unofficially with a Pink Floyd tribute
band concert at the Dulles State Office Building and has since grown  to
host   a   myriad   of  internationally  recognized  artists,  including
Foreigner, Journey, Johnny Cash, Reba, Train, The Doobie Brothers, Keith
Urban, Tony Bennett, and countless other incredible acts; and

  WHEREAS, Notable upcoming concerts include hard rock  bands  Warrant
and   FireHouse,   Leonid  &  Friends:  The  Music  of  Chicago,  and  a
yet-to-be-revealed band in August; and

  WHEREAS, The remarkable success of this renowned concert  series  is
due  in  large  part  to  its  loyal sponsors, area businesses, generous
musicians, and dedicated patrons and concert attendees; and

  WHEREAS, It is most fitting that  we  take  time  to  celebrate  the
musical  arts  of  our State and Nation and those esteemed organizations
who give of themselves unstintingly to foster  positive  and  expressive
environments  which promotes such art, to honor our musical artists, and
to express  our  appreciation  to  everyone  who  patronizes  the  arts,
acknowledging  that musical art is a profound expression of the soul and
the ultimate unifier; now, therefore, be

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
commemorate   the   50th   Anniversary   of   Disabled   Persons  Action
Organization's Annual Concert Series; and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the Disabled Persons Action Organization.