SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 8

(By Senators Palumbo, Beach, Stollings and Williams)

Recognizing and honoring Butch Miles, a native of Charleston and proud West Virginian, as one of the greatest jazz drummers of all time and for his remarkable professional accomplishments.

            Whereas, Butch Miles grew up on McClung Street in Charleston’s East End just blocks from the West Virginia State Capitol; and

            Whereas, Butch Miles received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from West Virginia State College; and

            Whereas, For more than ten years Butch Miles performed as the drummer for the world-famous Count Basie Orchestra and has become renowned for his swinging big band style and techniques; and

            Whereas, Butch Miles has performed at every major jazz festival in the world and played with musicians from Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett to Ella Fitzgerald and Sammy Davis, Jr., and so many more in between; and

            Whereas, Butch Miles has recorded over one hundred albums and has performed on four Grammy-winning albums; and

            Whereas, Butch Miles is a faculty member of Texas State University’s School of Music, conducts jazz clinics, continues to record albums and often plays live at jazz parties and festivals; therefore, be it

            Resolved by the Senate:

            That the Senate hereby recognizes and honors Butch Miles, a native of Charleston and proud West Virginian, as one of the greatest jazz drummers of all time and for his remarkable professional accomplishments; and, be it

            Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to Butch Miles.