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TR-2016-18
A RESOLUTION TO NAME THE BANDSHELL AT SCHOOL STREET PARK IN HONOR OF DARCY B.DAVIS JR.
(SPONSORED BY Mayor Richard A Cohen)
WHEREAS,Darcy B.Davis Jr.began his musical career at age 12 as a member of the Royal Blue Pioneer
Boy Scout Drum Corps in North Adams,MA;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr.served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corps and as
leader of an Air Force Reserve Band for several years;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B.Davis Jr.was the featured bugle soloist for the five time national champion Lt.
Norman Pierce Corps,the group named Corps of the Decade(1950's) by the World Drum Corps Hall of
Fame;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr.was named Individual National Soprano Champion in 1950 and 1953 while a
member of the LT. Norman Pierce Corps;and
WHEREAS, Danny 13.Davis Jr. began serving,in 19SS, as the Agawam Public Schools Band Director for 35
years in addition to teaching general music, music theory,music history,and musical theater;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. taught general music studies,music theory,music history, musical theater,
directed bands and choruses, produced twenty major musicals and directed both the Agawam Summer
and Agawam Community bands;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. directed and led the Agawam High School Marching Mohawks and the
Color Guard to receiving the highest honors at numerous national and international music festivals and
competitions;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B.Davis Jr.directed and led the Agawam Marching Band,which was selected to
represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the world premiere of the Movie The Music Man in
Mason City, Iowa after winning a state wide competition;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr.was named Director of Music in Agawam in 1972;and
Whereas,Darcy B. Davis Jr.was elected to the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B.Davis Jr.was named Massachusetts Distinguished Educator of the Year and was
presented with the highest honor given for service in music education:The Massachusetts Music
Educators Association's Lowell Mason Award of 1990;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B.Davis Jr. produced the musical tribute"The Songs of Agawam" in celebration of
Agawam's 2005 Sesquicentennial;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B.Davis Jr.served as Parade Marshall for the Agawam Sesquicentennial Parade; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr.was inducted into the Bugles'Hall of Fame in 2012;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. received the"Friends of the Big E" award for his many years of service at
the Eastern States Exposition;and
WHEREAS,Darcy B. Davis Jr. is listed in First Chair,a National Band Association yearbook of the nation's
finest band directors;and
WHEREAS,Darcy B. Davis Jr. has volunteered countless hours at the Agawam Senior Center organizing
it's musical library as well as directing the Center's musical combo and chorus programs; and
WHEREAS,Darcy B. Davis has organized a museum showcasing his vast personal collection of Agawam
High School Band and Drum Corps musical memorabilia;and
WHEREAS,Darcy B. Davis Jr. has devoted his life to music and musical education in the Town of Agawam
and has served as inspiration for countless student musicians; and
WHEREAS Darcy B. Davis has humbly and justifiably earned the title of'Agawam's Music Man";
NOW,THEREFORE,the Agawam City Council hereby resolves that the new band shell, located at School
Street Park, be dedicated and named in honor of Mr. Darcy B. Davis Jr. during the Agawam High School
Band Parents Association Bandathon to take place there on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
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DATED THIS DAY OF MARCH, 2016.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL � � InCUL
mes P.Cichetti,President �j f ;paAx/tl.L.,
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Patrick M.Toney,City Solicitor
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MAYORAL ACTION
Received this 22nd day of, March ,2016 from Council Clerk.
Signed by Council President this 21 st day of March, 2016.
APPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby approve the passage of the above legislation on this 22nd day of
March,_2016.
Richard A. Cohen,Mayor
DISAPPROVAL OF LEGISLATION
By the powers vested in me pursuant to Article 3, Section 3-6 of the Agawam Charter, as
amended, I hereby veto the passage of the above legislation on this day of
2016 for the following reason(s):
Richard A. Cohen,Mayor
RETURN OF LEGISLATION TO COUNCIL CLERK
Returned to Council Cleric this 23rd day of March,2016.
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TR-2016-18
A RESOLUTION TO NAME THE BANDSHELL AT SCHOOL STREET PARKIN HONOR OF DARCY B. DAVIS JR.
(SPONSORED BY Mayor Richard A Cohen)
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. began his musical career at age 12 as a member of the Royal Blue Pioneer
Boy Scout Drum Corps in North Adams, MA; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corps and as
leader of an Air Force Reserve Band for several years; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. was the featured bugle soloist for the five time national champion Lt.
Norman Pierce Corps, the group named Corps of the Decade (1950's) by the World Drum Corps Hall of
Fame; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. was named Individual National Soprano Champion in 1950 and 1953 while a
member of the LT. Norman Pierce Corps; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. began serving, in 1955, as the Agawam Public Schools Band Director for 35
years in addition to teaching general music, music theory, music history, and musical theater; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. taught general music studies, music theory, music history, musical theater,
directed bands and choruses, produced twenty major musicals and directed both the Agawam Summer
and Agawam Community bands; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. directed and led the Agawam High School Marching Mohawks and the
Color Guard to receiving the highest honors at numerous national and international music festivals and
competitions;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. directed and led the Agawam Marching Band, which was selected to
represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the world premiere of the Movie The Music Man in
Mason City, Iowa after winning a state wide competition; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. was named Director of Music in Agawam in 1972; and
Whereas, Darcy B. Davis Jr. was elected to the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame in 1987; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. was named Massachusetts Distinguished Educator of the Year and was
presented with the highest honor given for service in music education: The Massachusetts Music
Educators Association's Lowell Mason Award of 1990;and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. produced the musical tribute "The Songs of Agawam" in celebration of
Agawam's 2005 Sesquicentennial; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. served as Parade Marshall for the Agawam Sesquicentennial Parade; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. was inducted into the Buglers' Hall of Fame in 2012; and
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WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. received the "Friends of the Big E" award for his many years of service at
the Eastern States Exposition; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. is listed in First Chair,a National Band Association yearbook of the nation's
finest band directors; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. has volunteered countless hours at the Agawam Senior Center organizing
it's musical library as well as directing the Center's musical combo and chorus programs; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis has organized a museum showcasing his vast personal collection of Agawam
High School Band and Drum Corps musical memorabilia; and
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis Jr. has devoted his life to music and musical education in the Town of Agawam
and has served as inspiration for countless student musicians; and
WHEREAS Darcy B. Davis has humbly and justifiably earned the title of"Agawam's Music Man";
NOW,THEREFORE, the Agawam City Council hereby resolves that the new band shell, located at School
Street Park, be dedicated and named in honor of Mr. Darcy B. Davis Jr. during the Agawam High School
Band Parents Association Bandathon to take place there on Saturday, May 28, 2016.
DATED THIS DAY OF MARCH, 2016.
PER ORDER OF THE AGAWAM TOWN COUNCIL
James P. Cichetti, President
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Patrick M.Toney, City Solicitor
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A RESOLUTION TO NAME THE
BANDSHELL AT SCHOOL STREET PARK
IN HONOR OF DARCY B. DAVIS JR.
WHEREAS, Darcy B.Davis Jr. began his musical career at age 12 as a member of the
Royal Blue Pioneer Boy Scout Drum Corps in North Adams;
WHEREAS, Mr.Davis served his country as a member of the United States Army Air Corps
and leader of an Air Force Reserve Band for several years,-
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was featured bugle soloist for the five-time national champion
Lt. Norman Pierce Corps, the group named Corps of the Decade(195os)
by the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame;
WHEREAS, While with the Lt. Norman Pierce Corps,Mr.Davis was named Individual
National Soprano Champion in 195o and 1953;
WHEREAS, Darcy B. Davis moved to Agawam in 1955,and served the Agawam Public Schools
as Band Director for the next 35 years;
WHEREAS, During that time, Mr.Davis taught general music,music theory, music history,
musical theater, directed bands and choruses,produced twenty major musicals,
and directed the Agawam Summer Band and Agawam Community Band;
WHEREAS, Under his direction,the Agawam High School Marching Mohawks and
Color Guard received highest honors at numerous national and international
music festivals and competitions;
WHEREAS, In 1962, Mr. Davis and the Agawam High School Marching Band were selected to
represent the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at the world premier of the movie
"The Music Man"in Mason City; Iowa,after winning a statewide competition;
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WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was named Director of Music in Agawam in 1972;
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was elected to the World Drum Corps Hall of Fame in 19$7;
WHEREAS, Upon his retirement from the Agawam Public Schools,the Agawam High School
Band Room was named in his honor.
WHEREAS, In 199o,Mr. Davis was named Massachusetts Distinguished Music Educator of the
Year and presented with the Massachusetts Music Educators Association's Lowell
Mason Award, its highest honor given for service in music education;
WHEREAS, In celebration of Agawam's 2005 Sesquicentennial,Mr. Davis produced the
musical tribute"The Songs of Agawam;"
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis served as Parade Marshall of the Agawam Sesquicentennial Parade;
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis was inducted into the Buglers Hall of Fame in 2012;
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis spent many years coordinating the daily parades at the Eastern States
Exposition;and received the"Friend of the Big E"award from that organisation;
WHEREAS, He is listed in"First Chair,"a National Band Association yearbook of the
nation's finest band directors;
WHEREAS, Mr.Davis was a member of the Springfield Marksmen Alumni for more
than two decades;
WHEREAS, While a volunteer at the Agawam Senior Center,Mr.Davis started an instrumental
combo and chorus;while at the same time organising a music library at the center;
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis has organised a museum showcasing his vast personal collection
of Agawam High School Band and drum corps musical memorabilia;
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis has devoted his life to music and music education in the
Town of Agawam,and served as inspiration for countless student musicians,
and;
WHEREAS, Mr.Davis has humbly and justifiably earned the title of"Agawam's Music Man;"
NOW THEREFORE,
We the undersigned,do hereby request of the Town of Agawam,that
the new bandshell located at School Street Park be dedicated in honor of
Mr.Darcy B.Davis Jr. during the Agawam High School Band Parents Associaton
Bandathon to take place there on Saturday,28 May 2016.
Respectfully submitted this 12th day of February 2016 by
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William Hueglin Jodi Albertson
Director,Agawam High School Band Co-Chair,Agawam Agh School Ba d P ents Association
Patty Souder Da\ c i
Agawam High School Band Parents Association