WHEREAS, music is the universal resonance of life, and education the noblest of human professions; and

WHEREAS, student involvement in school music activities positively affects other parts of their lives, including dexterity, coordination, self-esteem, self-discipline, thinking skills, listening skills, creative abilities and personal expression; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Harry Martinez, as the Choral Director of the FSU Developmental Research School, has taught music to thousands and thousands of our community’s young people since 1962; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Martinez served at Florida High School as elementary music teacher from 1962 to 1975, as secondary music teacher from 1962 to 1998, as Band Director in 1975, Strings teacher in 1997, and once again as elementary music teacher from 1999 to date; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Martinez has distinguished our community and the Florida High School music program by producing top quality, nationally recognized choral groups from a traditionally small student body; and

WHEREAS, in addition to teaching music, Dr. Martinez established the Florida High tennis program, twice serving as its coach, established the school’s chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, sponsored the Calendar Girls and Beaus program, the FHS Bible Club, and even served as the school’s bus driver in a pinch.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA, that TUESDAY, MAY 20^th, 2003, BE HEREBY KNOWN AS

in Leon County, Florida. We celebrate his 41 year career as a an extraordinary teacher, mentor and friend to generations of young people in our community. We salute his energy, his talent, and his commitment to public service, and we recognize him as a leader in the educational and cultural life of Leon County. We offer thanks from a grateful community for his long years of service and sacrifice, and for sending so many of our young people into the world with confidence in themselves and with music in their hearts.

DATED THIS 20^th DAY OF MAY, A.D., 2003.