H.R. 202 Summary

• Recognizes Moanalua High School Symphony Orchestra for receiving a historic third invitation to perform at Carnegie Hall in 2013, making them the first student orchestra in the nation to receive this honor three times.

• Acknowledges the orchestra's leadership under conductor Elden T. Seta and notes the music program's unprecedented growth, with more honor roll students in music than any other school program.

• Recognizes the orchestra's commitment to charitable causes, including benefit concerts that raised over $220,000 for organizations such as Honolulu River of Life, Tsunami Relief Efforts in Sri Lanka, and Mercy Ships over seven years.

• Commends the greater Moanalua community for supporting parents' efforts to prepare and equip students to travel to New York for the Carnegie Hall performance.

• Extends congratulations and best wishes to the orchestra as they perform on one of the most prestigious stages in the world.