SENATE RESOLUTION 54

(By Senators Plymale, Woelfel, Stollings, Jeffries, and Lindsay)

[Introduced February 26, 2020]

Recognizing the Cabell Midland High School Marching Knights Band for demonstrating excellence in the performing arts.

Whereas, Playing a musical instrument improves math skills and memory skills as well as nurturing self-expression and social skills; and

Whereas, The Cabell Midland High School Marching Knights Band has performed exceptional concerts and marching band shows since its inception in 1994; and

Whereas, The Cabell Midland High School Marching Knights Band has achieved artistic excellence as shown by its concert bands which have received superior ratings for 24-straight years; and

Whereas, The Cabell Midland High School Marching Knights Band won 108 Marching Band Grand Championships, including six Tri-State Marching Band Championships, and eight West Virginia Black Walnut Festival Grand Championships; and

Whereas, The Cabell Midland High School Marching Knights Band has been one of the featured bands for 14 years at the Joyful Night Program at the West Virginia State Capitol; and

Whereas, The Cabell Midland High School Marching Knights Band has performed internationally at the Toronto Music Festival and performed in Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico, and Belize; and

Whereas, The Cabell Midland High School Marching Knights Band are the current and eight-time consecutive State Marching Band Champions; therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate:

That the Senate hereby recognizes the Cabell Midland High School Marching Knights Band for demonstrating excellence in the performing arts; and, be it

Further Resolved, That the Senate extends its sincere gratitude and appreciation to the Cabell Midland Marching Knights Band for its contributions to the performing arts in West Virginia; and, be it

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