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House
Resolution 19
By:
Representatives Wix of the
33rd,
Morgan of the
39th,
Johnson of the
37th,
Teilhet of the
40th,
and Burns of the
157th
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
the South Cobb High School Marching Band and inviting the band to appear before
the House of Representatives; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
the South Cobb 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, Zachary Cogdill; and
WHEREAS,
the Blue Eagles were selected by the Presidential Inaugural Committee from more
than 1,300 applicants to participate in the inaugural parade for President-elect
Barack Obama in Washington, D.C.; and
WHEREAS,
the band will march down Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the Presidential
viewing stand while performing "Georgia On My Mind," by Hoagy Carmichael, and
"Summon the Heroes," a tune composed by John Williams for the 1996 Centennial
Olympic Games in Atlanta; and
WHEREAS,
the band's extensive and powerful application to the Presidential Inauguration
Committee included 15 letters of recommendation; a student scrapbook expressing
patriotism, school pride, and passion for music; a DVD of the band's performance
in the Bands of America competition; and an audio recording of the band and
video production produced by the South Cobb High School Video and Broadcasting
production class; and
WHEREAS,
the South Cobb High School Marching Band has thrilled the citizens of Georgia by
becoming Georgia's musical representative in the 56th Presidential Inaugural
Parade.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize and commend the South Cobb High School Marching Band for its
selection to perform in the 56th Presidential Inaugural Parade and for its many
contributions to the citizens of the City of Austell, Cobb County, and the State
of Georgia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Cobb High School Marching Band is invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be specified by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the South Cobb High School Marching Band is invited to appear before the House of Representatives at a date and time to be specified by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the South
Cobb High School Marching Band.