SR 604 — Commending the McLean Symphony Orchestra.

SPECIAL SESSION I INTRODUCEDENROLLED 22208016DSENATE IRESOLUTION SENATEOfferedNO. April 4, 2022 N Commending the McLean Symphony Orchestra.

––––––––––604 TE Patrons––Favola,Commending Barker, Bell, Ebbin, Howell and Saslaw R –––––––––– O WHEREAS, the McLean Symphony Orchestra,Orchestra. which has inspired and uplifted countless concertgoers over the years through many high-quality, accomplished performances, celebrated itD 50th annWHEREAS, the origins of the McLean Symphony Orchestra date to 1970, when June and Robert U Trayhern, directors of McLean's Academy of Musical Arts, encouraged conductor Dingwall Fleary to organize a grassroots ensemble that would provide the school's faculty and students with the opportunity to perform in a live orchestra;

andN EAgreed WHEREAS, as a result of its initial success, what would become the McLean Symphony Orchestra quickly grew beyond the academy to establishby itself as one of the firstSenate, communityJune orchestras1, inD2022 NorWHEREAS,R withO earlyconcertgoers andover enthusiastic support from influential members of the McLeanyears community,through themany firsthigh-quality, boardaccomplished ofperformances, directorscelebrated ofits what50th wouldanniversary become the McLean Symphony Orchestra was established in 1971,2021; marking the official beginning of the orchestra's history;

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and performancesWHEREAS, onwith Aprila 9,mission 2022,to cultivate talent and Juneinterest 19,in 2022,classical offeringmusic attendeesamong young people in the opportunitylocal tocommunity, revelthe McLean Symphony Orchestra has highlighted many up-and-coming performers E over the years, while also providing a stage for several established solo artists in andthe reflectWashington, uponD.C., metWHEREAS, for the orchestra'sentirety impactof onits existence, the communityMcLean Symphony Orchestra has been masterfully led by Dingwall Fleary, an award-winning conductor whose guidance over the past 50half-century years;has been integral to the orchestra's success as it has embraced a broader and more diverse symphonic repertoire;

andandWHEREAS, WHEREAS,the throughMcLean anSymphony untoldOrchestra numberwill ofhonor enchantingits golden jubilee with celebratory performances on April 9, 2022, and otherJune activities19, in2022, theoffering community,attendees the McLeanopportunity Symphonyto Orchestrarevel hasin helpedand toreflect makeupon Northernthe Virginiaorchestra's aimpact moreon wonderfulthe placecommunity toover callthe home;past 50 years;

now,and therefore,WHEREAS, bethrough itan 35untold RESOLVEDnumber by the Senate of Virginia,enchanting Thatperformances the McLean Symphony Orchestra hereby be 37 comRESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 38 presentation to Dingwall Fleary, music director and conductorother ofactivities thein McLean Symphony Orchestra, as 39 an expression of the Senateplace of Virginia's admiration for the orchestra's history and its contributions to thecall Commonwealth.home;

now, therefore, be ithas helped to make Northern Virginia a more wonderful RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That the McLean Symphony Orchestra hereby be commended on the occasion of its 50th anniversary;

and, be it presentation to Dingwall Fleary, music director and conductor of the McLean Symphony Orchestra, as an expression of the Senate of Virginia's admiration for the orchestra's history and its contributions to the Commonwealth.