United States: State Assemblywoman Audrey Pheffer Commemorates NTDTV and the International Chinese Vocal Competition

The first International Chinese Vocal Competition was held in Kaufmann Concert Hall, New York City, on October 15th-17th, 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