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RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 100~~~" BIRTHDAY OF THE
NORTH STATE SYMPHONY
(FORMERLY THE CHICO SYMPHONY)
WHEREAS, the North State Symphony (formerly the Chico Symphony) is celebrating
its 100'" year of existence; and
WHEREAS, it was in 1905 that a small orchestra formed at what was then Chico
Normal School; and
WHEREAS, in the many decades since then, the orchestra has continued its
performances; and
WHEREAS, the composition of the orchestra has included California State University,
Chico students and faculty, as well as community and professional musicians from around the
region; and
WHEREAS, in 2001 a merger between the Chico and Redding Symphonies was
completed and the orchestra first performed under the name North State Symphony; and
WHEREAS, under the musical leadership of Kyle Wiley Pickett, its quality and profile
have grown significantly, as have the size of its audience; and
WHEREAS, on September 24`" in Chico, the first performance of the new season will
mark the 100`" birthday of the orchestra;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors,
acknowledge and celebrate the 100`" birthday of the North State Symphony, and express their
appreciation for the artistic and musical contributions the Symphony makes to citizens of the
County of Butte.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 13`h day of
September 2005 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Connelly, Dolan, Houx, Josiassen and Chair Yamaguchi
NOES None
ABSENT: None / ~
NOT VOTING: None ,`
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Kim K. Yamaguchi, Chair
ATTEST:
PAUL MCINTOSH, Chief Administrative Officer
And Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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