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City of Edmonds • Office of the Mayor
April Is Music4Life TM Month
WHEREAS; the benefits of participation in school -based instrumental music activities can last a lifetime; and
WHEREAS; research now shows that students who participate in instrumental music programs do better in math,
science, history, literature, international languages, reading and writing, even in computer science and
other academic disciplines; and
WHEREAS, music education is an integral part of a well-rounded education that prepares students for success in life
by teaching teamwork and discipline; and
WHEREAS; the cost of owning or renting an instrument is a barrier preventing students of low income families from
participating in instrumental music; and
WHEREAS; many adults have lovingly -used musical instruments that they no longer use stored in their garages,
attics or closets and come to realize that their highest and best use is to put these instruments back into
play; and
WHEREAS, Music4LifeTI is a non-profit organization that has been repairing and providing ready -to -play musical
instruments to participating public school districts for use by students in need since 2007; and
WHEREAS; numerous community events are being held in the Puget Sound area during April and May to bring
public attention to this need; and
WHEREAS; Music4Life guarantees that all instruments will be used exclusively for the benefit of students in the
school district for which they are donated; and
WHEREAS; Music4ife has provided approximately 3,500 musical instruments to children in the greater Seattle area,
including those attending Auburn, Bremerton, Edmonds, Everett, Highline, Kent, Marysville, Northshore,
Seattle and Shoreline Public Schools, in addition to nearly 11,000 recorders to very young students;
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Mike Nelson, Mary of the City of Edmonds, do hereby proclaim
April Is Music4Life Month
in Edmonds Washington and encourage all our citizens to donate any lovingly used musical instruments they may have
to www.Music4Life.oru and show what financial support they can to this fine home-grown organization.
Musical instrument Donor Forms must accompany the donated instrument and are available on the Music4Life website.
Mike Welson, Mayor — March 24, 2020