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Whereas, The Reno Chamber Orchestra is celebrating 25 years of

inspired musical performances of repertoire written for the smaller, more

intimate orchestra; and

Whereas, The Reno Chamber Orchestra has added immeasurably to

the cultural life of the residents of the Truckee Meadows and Northern

Nevada; and

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

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

and internationally recognized artists, including showcasing the musical

compositions of Reno composers by performing their works; and

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

this talented orchestra have become a family Christmas tradition for many

Northern Nevadans; and

Whereas, Through its annual College Concerto Competition, the only

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

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

University of Nevada or Nevada residents enrolled full time in a university

elsewhere, including allowing the winner the opportunity to perform with

the Reno Chamber Orchestra; and

Whereas, The Reno Chamber Orchestra makes all performances

accessible to young music students from public schools by encouraging

businesses to support the arts through the underwriting of student ticket

costs; and

Whereas, By traveling to rural Nevada communities, the Reno

Chamber Orchestra brings chamber music performances to communities

that would not otherwise have access to performances by such a

professional orchestra; and

Whereas, The Reno Chamber Orchestra has demonstrated its support

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

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

free concerts for the community; and

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

dedicated group of volunteers who have helped raise money for the

orchestra, is invaluable to the success of the orchestra and is greatly

appreciated by the Board of Directors and musicians of the Reno Chamber

Orchestra; and

Whereas, The vision and leadership of Maestro Vahe Khochayan, and

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

Silver Anniversary season, including Maestro Khochayan, Jack Beck,

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

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

Northern Nevadans; and

Whereas, The members of the Reno Chamber Orchestra enhance the

quality of musical instruction in Washoe County schools and educate the

young people of Northern Nevada in the enjoyment of chamber orchestra

music; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Assembly of the State of Nevada, the Senate

Concurring, That the members of the Nevada Legislature do hereby

commend and congratulate the Reno Chamber Orchestra for 25 years of

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

Resolved, That the Nevada Legislature does hereby applaud the artistic

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

area outstanding musicians who have become vital to the music programs

of the public schools and the University of Nevada, including guest soloists

who have greatly enhanced the musical performances of the Reno Chamber

Orchestra; and be it further

Resolved, That the residents of the State of Nevada are hereby

encouraged to take advantage of all opportunities to attend performances of

the Reno Chamber Orchestra whenever possible; and be it further

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

copy of this resolution to the Board of Directors of the Reno Chamber

Orchestra.

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