Bill Text: IN SR0081 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced

Indiana Senate Resolution 81 (Prior Session Legislation)

Introduced

Bill Title: Honoring Carmel HS Marching Band on winning Class AAAA Bands of America Contest.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2013-04-17 - First reading: adopted voice vote [SR0081 Detail]

Download: Indiana-2013-SR0081-Introduced.html

Introduced Version

SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___

DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOLUTION

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, read first time and referred to Committee on

Introduced

First Regular Session 118th General Assembly (2013)

SENATE RESOLUTION

MADAM PRESIDENT:

I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:

A SENATE RESOLUTION congratulating the Carmel High School Marching Band on winning the Class AAAA Bands of America Contest and the Class A Indiana State School Music Association's Marching Band State Finals.

Whereas, The Carmel High School Marching Band, under the direction of Director Chris Kreke, has 222 members who have performed in parades and competitions throughout the country;

Whereas, The Carmel High School Marching Band topped 93 of the most impressive and talented bands from across the country to win the Class AAAA Bands of America Grand National Championship in November of 2012;

    Whereas, The Bands of America National Championship is regarded as the premier marching band event in the nation. The three day event is held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis;

    Whereas, Class awards for the competition were based on scoring from the semi-final round. With an impressive score of 95.85 points out of a possible 100, Carmel placed 1st overall out of 12 finalists;

Whereas, This national championship is the second for the Marching Greyhounds, the first victory was clinched in 2005;

Whereas, The band was also awarded with "Best Overall Music" for their performance in the finals round;

Whereas, As winners of the Bands of America National Championship, the Carmel High School Marching Band will participate in the 125th Annual Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California;

Whereas, The Marching Greyhounds also won the Indiana State School Music Association's Class A State Championship, held on November 3, 2012 at Lucas Oil Stadium;

Whereas, This Class A championship is the fourth for Carmel High School, with previous wins in 1990, 2001, and 2002;

Whereas, Based on Carmel High School's previous accomplishments and a production titled "What a Tangled Web We Weave", the band was presented with the Sudler Shield by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, a prestigious international award which serves as one of the highest forms of recognition for marching band programs;

Whereas, The Sudler Shield was created in 1987 in an effort to recognize outstanding marching bands that excel in musical performance, marching execution, choreography and show design. Carmel High School is the 68th recipient of the award, which has been previously awarded to bands in 18 states and 11 international ensembles from eight different countries; and

Whereas, The Carmel High School Marching Band has had an exceptional year. The band has shown a commitment to excellence that goes beyond playing notes and moving around a football field. We wish them continued success: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

SECTION 1. That the Indiana State Senate congratulates Carmel High School Marching Band on winning the Class AAAA Bands of America Contest and Class A Indiana State School Music Association's Marching Band State Finals.
SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Carmel High School Marching Band Director Chris Kreke.