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1-1 Whereas, The Reno Chamber Orchestra is celebrating 25 years of

1-2 inspired musical performances of repertoire written for the smaller, more

1-3 intimate orchestra; and

1-4 Whereas, The Reno Chamber Orchestra has added immeasurably to

1-5 the cultural life of the residents of the Truckee Meadows and Northern

1-6 Nevada; and

1-7 Whereas, The Reno Chamber Orchestra has provided a forum for the

1-8 extraordinary wealth of musical talent in the Reno area and for nationally

1-9 and internationally recognized artists, including showcasing the musical

1-10 compositions of Reno composers by performing their works; and

2-1 Whereas, The two December performances of Handel’s Messiah by

2-2 this talented orchestra have become a family Christmas tradition for many

2-3 Northern Nevadans; and

2-4 Whereas, Through its annual College Concerto Competition, the only

2-5 one of its kind in the State of Nevada, the Reno Chamber Orchestra

2-6 continues to foster the careers of young, aspiring musicians enrolled in the

2-7 University of Nevada or Nevada residents enrolled full time in a university

2-8 elsewhere, including allowing the winner the opportunity to perform with

2-9 the Reno Chamber Orchestra; and

2-10 Whereas, The Reno Chamber Orchestra makes all performances

2-11 accessible to young music students from public schools by encouraging

2-12 businesses to support the arts through the underwriting of student ticket

2-13 costs; and

2-14 Whereas, By traveling to rural Nevada communities, the Reno

2-15 Chamber Orchestra brings chamber music performances to communities

2-16 that would not otherwise have access to performances by such a

2-17 professional orchestra; and

2-18 Whereas, The Reno Chamber Orchestra has demonstrated its support

2-19 for showcasing Reno as an arts community by participating in Uptown,

2-20 Downtown, ARTown, Reno’s annual summer arts festival, by holding two

2-21 free concerts for the community; and

2-22 Whereas, The hard work and loyal support of Amici della Musica, a

2-23 dedicated group of volunteers who have helped raise money for the

2-24 orchestra, is invaluable to the success of the orchestra and is greatly

2-25 appreciated by the Board of Directors and musicians of the Reno Chamber

2-26 Orchestra; and

2-27 Whereas, The vision and leadership of Maestro Vahe Khochayan, and

2-28 8 of the original 20 accomplished musicians still playing this 1998-1999

2-29 Silver Anniversary season, including Maestro Khochayan, Jack Beck,

2-30 Katherine Jerome, Valerie Nelson, Lani Oelrich, Marilyn Sevilla-Gunther,

2-31 Eileen Tibbits and Ginny Tilton, have served to enrich the cultural lives of

2-32 Northern Nevadans; and

2-33 Whereas, The members of the Reno Chamber Orchestra enhance the

2-34 quality of musical instruction in Washoe County schools and educate the

2-35 young people of Northern Nevada in the enjoyment of chamber orchestra

2-36 music; now, therefore, be it

2-37 Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate

2-38 Concurring, That the members of the Nevada Legislature do hereby

2-39 commend and congratulate the Reno Chamber Orchestra for 25 years of

2-40 contributions to the arts in the State of Nevada; and be it further

2-41 Resolved, That the Nevada Legislature does hereby applaud the artistic

2-42 leadership and vision of Maestro Vahe Khochayan in bringing to the Reno

2-43 area outstanding musicians who have become vital to the music programs

3-1 of the public schools and the University of Nevada, including guest soloists

3-2 who have greatly enhanced the musical performances of the Reno Chamber

3-3 Orchestra; and be it further

3-4 Resolved, That the residents of the State of Nevada are hereby

3-5 encouraged to take advantage of all opportunities to attend performances of

3-6 the Reno Chamber Orchestra whenever possible; and be it further

3-7 Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly prepare and transmit a

3-8 copy of this resolution to the Board of Directors of the Reno Chamber

3-9 Orchestra.