A senate RESOLUTION

 

TO congratulate THE D.W. DANIEL HIGH SCHOOL LIONS PRIDE MARCHING BAND AND BAND DIRECTOR ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO APPLAUD THEM for WINNING THE 2023 SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAA CHAMPIONSHIP.

 

Whereas, the members of the D.W. Daniel Lions Pride marching band once again emerged as state champions of the South Carolina Band Directors Association Class AAA championship; and

 

Whereas, D.W. Daniel High School maintains an exemplary fine arts program, including a competitive marching band, under the leadership of Principal Adam Russell; and

 

Whereas, the state competition was held at Westwood High School on Saturday, October 29, 2023; and

 

Whereas, this victory marked a back-to-back championship win and Daniel High School's third state title in the past four years; and

 

Whereas, the Lions marching band has flourished under the leadership of Director Chaz Paxton, whose emphasis on loyalty and diligence has established the band's pattern of excellence. Director Paxton praises the members of the band, who consistently step up and display persistence and reliability. The championship, he states, is a validation of their consistent effort; and

 

Whereas, the members of the Senate are happy to celebrate the Daniel High School marching band and look forward to witnessing the band's future accomplishments. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, congratulate the D.W. Daniel High School Lions Pride marching band and band director on an outstanding season and applaud them for winning the 2023 South Carolina Band Directors Association Class AAA State Championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Adam Russell and Band Director Chaz Paxton.

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