A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE Gilbert High School marching band, Band Directors, AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS FOR AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM FOR WINNING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA Lower State CLASS AAA CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is pleased to learn that the members of the Gilbert Marching Indians of Lexington County took top honors at the lower state competition held in October 2023; and

Whereas, to the applause of their delighted fans, the Marching Indians defeated a fine, competitive field of comers at the lower state competition; and

Whereas, the band performed a show called Toxic with musicality and precision to win first place in the lower state competition and to qualify for the state competition; and

Whereas, in a field that demands discipline, practice, and energy, Band Director Najja Lyle and the skilled band staff maximized their own musical experience and training to hone a championship-caliber band and teach these musicians life principles that will endure beyond the marching field; and

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives appreciates the pride and recognition that the Gilbert band members have brought to their school and their community, and the members look forward to following their continued achievements in the days ahead.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize and honor the Gilbert High School marching band members, band director, and school officials for an outstanding season and congratulate them for winning the 2023 South Carolina Lower State Class AAA Championship title.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Jacob Nelson and Director of Bands Najja Lyle.

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