Bill Text: MS SC524 | 2016 | Regular Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commend the Hernando High School "Marching Tigers" Band and staff for winning consecutive Class 6A State Championships.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 5-2)
Status: (Passed) 2016-02-26 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC524 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2016-SC524-Enrolled.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2016 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Massey, Blackwell, Fillingane, McMahan, Parker, Jackson (11th), Jackson (32nd)
Senate Concurrent Resolution 524
(As Adopted by Senate and House)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL "MARCHING TIGERS" BAND AND DIRECTOR LEN KILLOUGH FOR WINNING CONSECUTIVE CLASS 6A STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS.
WHEREAS, for the second straight year, the Hernando High School "Marching Tigers" won the Class 6A State Marching Band Championship on October 29, 2015, in Pearl, Mississippi. Both of Hernando's State Championships have come under the direction of Len Killough; and
WHEREAS, the Hernando Marching Tigers have worked exceptionally hard since July when Band Camp began. They have also competed in multiple local competitions, winning several awards. The students and staff have gone above and beyond to do their best and achieve their goals through hard work and discipline. The band also has an exceptional "field crew" made up of many parents who volunteered much of their time; and
WHEREAS, "DeSoto County bands work so hard to get where we are," Hernando High School Drum Major Victor Walton said. "I am proud of DeSoto County and Hernando. The band worked since July to do an eight-minute show. All the long hours and long practices paid off when the band won. The Hernando Band is a family of friends"; and
WHEREAS, Hernando High School Principal Freddie Joseph said he was greatly pleased with his school's achievement. "I am very proud of our students and directors for the hard work they put in each and every day to prepare for this competition. Winning back-to-back State Championships against the quality of competition we faced was amazing. Hard work pays off and our band is well-deserving of this honor"; and
WHEREAS, what began as a goal to win State Championships turned into much more; and it is with great pride that we recognize this dedicated group of student musicians who have brought honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Hernando High School "Marching Tigers" Band and Director Len Killough for winning consecutive Class 6A State Marching Band Championships, and extend the best wishes of the Legislature to the band, directors, parents and sponsors for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to the Director of the Marching Tigers Band and Hernando High School Principal Freddie Joseph, forwarded to the DeSoto County Board of Education, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
