Georgia House of Representatives - 1995/1996 Sessions

HR 115 - Lassiter High School marching band; invite to House

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1. Klein  39th            2. Parsons  40th


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              1/23/95  Read 1st Time                                            
              1/26/95  Favorably Reported                                       
              1/27/95  Passed/Adopted                                           
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HR 115                                             LC 8 2371






                             A RESOLUTION

  1- 1  Commending the Lassiter High School marching band and
  1- 2  inviting the members of the band and the band directors to
  1- 3  appear before the House of Representatives; and for other
  1- 4  purposes.

  1- 5  WHEREAS, the Lassiter High School marching band captured
  1- 6  third place at the 1994 Bands of America "Grand National"
  1- 7  competition which was held at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis,
  1- 8  Indiana; and

  1- 9  WHEREAS, this is the premier national competition for high
  1-10  school marching bands and 66 bands from across the nation
  1-11  competed for the 1994 awards; and

  1-12  WHEREAS, the Lassiter High School marching band was the sole
  1-13  representative from the State of Georgia selected to
  1-14  participate in this loftiest competition; and

  1-15  WHEREAS, the Lassiter "Marching Trojans" band is composed of
  1-16  287 members under the direction of Alfred L. Watkins and Sue
  1-17  Samuels, and these young musicians have demonstrated
  1-18  outstanding talent, dedication, discipline, and perseverance
  1-19  throughout their many programs and competitions; and

  1-20  WHEREAS, this terrific marching band also received the Best
  1-21  Musical Performance Award for their superb performance of
  1-22  their repertoire  and the Esprit de Corps Award based upon
  1-23  the pride, spirit, enthusiasm, friendliness, and unity they
  1-24  exhibited throughout the rigorous competition; and

  1-25  WHEREAS, these superior accomplishments are a fine testament
  1-26  to the diligence and determination of these very capable
  1-27  musicians and reflect great honor and credit on their
  1-28  school, community, and state; and

  1-29  WHEREAS, it is most fitting and appropriate to recognize and
  1-30  congratulate this excellent marching band and its directors
  1-31  on their prestigious achievements and to properly convey to
  1-32  them on behalf of the citizens of this state the utmost
  1-33  praise.

  1-34  NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF
  1-35  REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate



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                                                   LC 8 2371

  2- 1  the Lassiter High School "Marching Trojans" band on its
  2- 2  distinguished performance at the 1994 Bands of America
  2- 3  "Grand National" competition and express to the band members
  2- 4  and the very talented directors of the band their sincerest
  2- 5  best wishes for continued success.

  2- 6  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of the Lassiter High
  2- 7  School marching band and the band directors are invited to
  2- 8  appear before the House of Representatives at a time to be
  2- 9  determined by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

  2-10  BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of
  2-11  Representatives is authorized and directed to transmit an
  2-12  appropriate copy of this resolution to Alfred L. Watkins,
  2-13  director of bands at Lassiter High School.


































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