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Commending the Cedar Grove High School Marching Band; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Cedar Grove High School Marching Band has long been recognized for the musical talent of each of its members and the outstanding musical direction and leadership of its director, Mr. Michael Decuir; and

WHEREAS, the Marching Saints have performed for two professional football teams, the Atlanta Falcons and the New Orleans Saints; have performed for universities in Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida; and have received a superior rating for three consecutive years ; and

WHEREAS, the Cedar Grove High School Marching Band has earned the respect and admiration of the citizens of Georgia through the band´s performances for the children of Coralwood School and at holiday parades for patients and staff of Georgia Regional Hospital at Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, the band´s distinct marching style utilizing "patterns-in-motion" which form numerous geometric shapes produces a truly memorable musical and visual presentation; and

WHEREAS, the Cedar Grove High School Marching Band thrilled the citizens of Georgia, the United States, and the world as Georgia´s musical representative in the 54th Presidential Inaugural Parade.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the Cedar Grove High School Marching Band for its outstanding performance in the 54th Presidential Inaugural Parade and for its many contributions to the citizens of DeKalb County and the State of Georgia.

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