Board of Education Resolution

RESOLUTION POR THE McCRACKEN MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND

WHEREAS, the Skokie School District 73.3 enjoys a long tradition of musical excellence, and

WHEREAS, the members of the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band diligently
practiced over the summer months n preparation for their fall band auditions, and

WHEREAS, the members of the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band practiced with
their director Mr. Chip De Stefano all year, four mornings a week, despite all odds at 7:30 a.m.
sharp and every Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., with their instruments, music and pencils in
hand, and

WHEREAS, the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band was one of only four middle
school bands in the State of Illinois invited to participate in the Superstate Band Contest Festival held at the University of Illinois in Champaign on May 5, 2000, and

WHEREAS, the performance was held at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts to a packed house which included more than 80 McCracken family members, and

WHEREAS, the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band and their director, Mr. Chip De Stefano, performed superbly, inspiring all competitors, and

WHEREAS, the judges unanimously selected the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band as this year’s contest winner, now

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Skokie School District 73.5 Board of Education does hereby congratulate the members of the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band, their director, Mr. Chip De Stefano, as well as the parents and family members who have helped make the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band the best school band in the State of Illinois!

Be IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this resolution be given to the members of the McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band and their director, Mr. Chip De Stefano, as testimony to the hard work and dedication everyone put forth to make this band the best in the State of Illinois.

Approved and adopted this 13th day of June, 2000.Board of Education

Skokie School District 75.5
David Rosario, President
Diane Meggs, Vice-President
Karent Christianson, Secretary
James McGowen, Secretary Pro-Tem
Cassie Cafferty
John Pelissero
Thomas Wong