HOUSE RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026, TO BE "MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH" IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING MARCH OF 2026, TO BE "MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOLS MONTH" IN THE
STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

Introduced By:
Representatives Noret, Shekarchi, Blazejewski, Chippendale, Kennedy,
Tanzi, Ajello, Fogarty, Solomon, and Shallcross Smith

Date Introduced:
March 12, 2026

Referred To:
House read and passed
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WHEREAS, The National Association for Music Education has designated March as
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Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM); and
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WHEREAS, Throughout history, music has been present and played an important role in
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human culture; and
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WHEREAS, Since its inception 41 years ago, Music in Our Schools Month has been an
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annual month-long event, celebrated by thousands of children in our schools and in our
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communities; and
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WHEREAS, Music is a natural phenomenon which captures every human emotion by
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producing a series of pitches, sounds and rhythms, creating a response of joy, sorrow, excitement,
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or pride; and
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WHEREAS, Music is naturally therapeutic for the mind and body. Research has
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documented that participation in school music programs promotes student engagement, leading to
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improved social and academic outcomes, particularly for at-risk students; and
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WHEREAS, Music education engages children in developing proficiencies in creativity,
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self-expression, problem solving, and evaluative and mathematical skills; and
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WHEREAS, Music education shapes the way students understand themselves and the
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world around them and is an essential part of every student's well-rounded education; now,
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therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island hereby

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proclaims March of 2026 to be "Music in our Schools Month" and moreover, fully supports the
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teaching and learning of music in public schools and recognizes the hard work of music educators
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across our State; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the Rhode Island Music Education Association.
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