Bill Text: NY J02043 | 2023-2024 | General Assembly | Introduced

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Bill Title: Honoring Adam Chrisman upon the occasion of his induction into the Rome Arts Hall of Fame on May 5, 2024

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2024-03-26 - ADOPTED [J02043 Detail]

Download: New_York-2023-J02043-Introduced.html

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Senate Resolution No. 2043

BY: Senator GRIFFO

        HONORING  Adam  Chrisman  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
Adam Chrisman 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, A moving force around behind most of the arts activities in
downtown Rome, Adam Chrisman is a multi-talented visual artist; and

  WHEREAS,  Devoted to the community, Adam Chrisman has served several
terms as President of the Rome Art Association  and  is  the  owner  and
operator  of  the  Copper  Easel  artisan  gallery, supply and community
classroom located near the Capitol Theatre's main entrance; 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; Adam  Chrisman  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  Adam  Chrisman  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 Adam Chrisman.