SENATE RESOLUTION 60

(By Senators Plymale, Woelfel, Stollings and Boso)

[Introduced March 29, 2017]

Recognizing the Cabell Midland High School Band for its exceptional accomplishments, dedication and for proudly representing the school, county and state with their talent and fine performances.

Whereas, The Cabell Midland High School Band program has, since its inception in 1994, provided exceptional musical performances; and

Whereas, The band has won 87 Marching Band Grand Championships and 6 Marshall University Tri-State Marching Band Championships; and

Whereas, Its concert bands have earned superior ratings for 22 straight years; and

Whereas, The Cabell Midland High School Jazz Band has twice been named the Marshall University Jazz Festival Honor Band and won a national first place award at the All-American Festival in Orlando; and

Whereas, The band has excelled in-state as the featured band for 11 years at the Joyful Night Program at the State Capitol and is an 8-time winner of the West Virginia Black Walnut Festival Honor Band award; and

Whereas, The band has excelled internationally at the Toronto Music Festival and performed in Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico, and Belize; and

Whereas, The Cabell Midland Marching Knights have been named the West Virginia State Marching Band Invitational State Honor Band for five consecutive years and are the current reigning champions; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the Cabell Midland High School Band for its exceptional accomplishments, dedication and for proudly representing the school, county and state with their talent and fine performances; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Cabell Midland High School Band.