(Clearwisdom.net) The first International Chinese Vocal Competition was held in Kaufmann Concert Hall, New York City, on October 15-17, 2007. New York State Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer issued a citation to commemorate NTDTV and the First International Chinese Vocal Competition.
New York State Assembly
Citation
From
Assemblywoman Audrey I. Pheffer
Commemorating
New Tang Dynasty Television
and their
International Chinese Vocal Competition
Whereas, Organizations and individuals who give their time and energies and serve the best interest of their communities are an asset beyond remuneration and cannot be sufficiently extolled; and
Whereas, It is the tradition of this State and this Nation to pay tribute to those institutions and individuals who have contributed to the ethical, social, and spiritual values of their communities; and
Whereas, This Assemblywoman is honored to commend the New Tang Dynasty Television on their International Chinese Vocal Competition to be held in New York City on October 15 thru 17, 2007; and
Whereas, New Tang Dynasty Television (NTDTV) is the world's largest independent, nonprofit Chinese-language television network and a leading voice in the overseas Chinese communities; and
Whereas, Nearly 100 vocal singers from Asia, Europe, Australia and North America will be competing; and
Whereas, This vocal competition is part of a series of international cultural arts competitions hosted by NTDTV, with the aim being to foster cultural exchange and promote traditional vocal arts of pure authenticity, goodness and beauty; and
Whereas, On this occasion this Assemblywoman is proud to commend NTDTV for bringing this wonderful performance together and celebrating traditional Chinese culture, bringing the best of traditional Chinese performing arts to the world stage; and
Whereas, It is the custom of this Assembled Body to take note of enduring, dedicated organizations and to bring such institutions to the attention of the people of this Empire State; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That this Legislator pause to commemorate NTDTV's International Chinese Vocal Competition, running from October 15th to the 17th at the Kaufmann Concert Hall in Manhattan; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this Citation, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the New Tang Dynasty Television.
Audrey I. Pheffer
Member of Assembly