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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES             H.R. NO.              
TWENTIETH LEGISLATURE, 2000                                
STATE OF HAWAII                                            
                                                             
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                     HOUSE  RESOLUTION

RECOGNIZING AND CONGRATULATING THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY'S 100TH
   ANNIVERSARY.



 1       WHEREAS, THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY is renowned for bringing to
 2   the musical world acclaimed conductors, fine soloists, and
 3   professional musicians whose orchestral talents sparked praise
 4   and recognition among audiences, critics, and musicians
 5   worldwide; and 
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 7       WHEREAS, in an early effort to establish a symphonic music
 8   organization in Hawaii, THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY was founded in
 9   1900 and recognized by tradition as the oldest American
10   orchestra west of the Rocky Mountains, and whose passionate
11   commitment has remained constant in creating great live
12   symphonic music; and
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14       WHEREAS, responding to the challenges and opportunities
15   throughout the century, THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY established a
16   legacy as one of Hawaii's great cultural, educational, and
17   entertainment resources, by adding immeasurably to the quality
18   of life in our community through the pleasure and enrichment
19   they bring in their concerts and outside the concert hall, and
20   for their renewed commitment to educational outreach offered
21   through a wide-ranging of programs; and
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23       WHEREAS, THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY's mark of artistic
24   excellence, community service, and cultural leadership is
25   through its deep commitment to exploring the challenge of
26   cultural diversity in a community that has rapidly become a
27   crossroads for the world; now,
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29       BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of Twentieth
30   Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2000,
31   that this body hereby recognizes THE HONOLULU SYMPHONY's 100th
32   Anniversary, commends them for being an integral part of
33   Hawaii's community by serving as a focal point for musical
34   activities that include concerts, operas, and educational
35   programs, and expresses to the members and staff, its warmest
36   aloha and best wishes for continued success in all future
37   endeavors. 
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