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| 1 | | SENATE RESOLUTION
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| 2 | | WHEREAS, The
study of music is basic to a complete |
| 3 | | education; it provides a
competitive edge for successful |
| 4 | | educational reform, engages
students in individual and group |
| 5 | | activity, and develops creativity,
problem-solving, and |
| 6 | | critical and evaluative skills; and
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| 7 | | WHEREAS,
Music education helps students acquire skills in |
| 8 | | the production and
performance of music, as well as an |
| 9 | | understanding of history and
culture; and
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| 10 | | WHEREAS, The Illinois Music Educators Association is
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| 11 | | concerned with maintaining and improving school music programs
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| 12 | | for all students regardless of their socioeconomic status or |
| 13 | | their
abilities; therefore, be it
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| 14 | | RESOLVED, BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE
HUNDREDTH GENERAL |
| 15 | | ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
recognize and |
| 16 | | commend the Illinois Music Educators Association
for their |
| 17 | | concern for and efforts to enhance the quality of music
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| 18 | | education in Illinois schools; and be it further
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| 19 | | RESOLVED, That we proclaim the month of March of 2017 as |
| 20 | | "Music In Our Schools Month",
and we urge the observance of |
| 21 | | Music In Our Schools Month as an
opportunity to support the |