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Commending the Fayette County High School Band; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Fayette County High School Marching Band has established itself as one of the premier high school bands in the southeast; and

WHEREAS, continuing a tradition of excellence over the years, the band in the 1999-2000 academic year garnered such distinctions as Sandy Creek Invitational Tournament Gold Grand Champions, Phenix City Invitational Marching Contest Grand Champions, and Peach State Marching Contest Grand Champion, and in the 2000-2001 academic year such awards as Sandy Creek Invitational Tournament Silver Grand Champion and Super Bowl of Sound Grand Champions, and the band received awards in its especially strong categories of drum major, percussion, and color guard; and

WHEREAS, as a crowning achievement, the band was honored in being chosen to represent Atlanta as members of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Band; and

WHEREAS, the band's outstanding musical accomplishments are the direct result of the unparalleled musical talent, persistent hard work, and selfless dedication of the members of the band, superlative leadership, and the magnificent support of the parents, administration, and student body of Fayette County High School.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the Fayette County High School band for its many accomplishments and achievements.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Fayette County High School Band.