Current Status Bill Number:4791 Type of Legislation:House Resolution HR Introducing Body:House Introduced Date:19980312 Primary Sponsor:Lloyd All Sponsors:Lloyd, Bailey, Bowers, Inabinett and Rhoad Drafted Document Number:gjk\15514sd.98 Date Bill Passed both Bodies:19980312 Subject:Walterboro High School Band, Colleton County; Resolutions
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TO CONGRATULATE THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL BAND ON WINNING THE SOUTH CAROLINA AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND TO EXTEND THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO THE WALTERBORO HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND OFFICIALS OF THE COLLETON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ON A DATE AND TIME TO BE DETERMINED BY THE SPEAKER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING RECOGNIZED AND PRESENTED A COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION.
Whereas, the Walterboro High School Band of Colleton County won the 1997 South Carolina AAAA Marching Championship and the 1997 Lower State Marching Championship; and
Whereas, the Walterboro High School Band, under the direction of Bill Young who has been program director for the past twenty-five years, has previously won the Lower State Championship in 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, and 1996 and has previously won the AAAA State Championship in 1982, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1995; and
Whereas, the Walterboro High School Band represented South Carolina and the Southeast in the 1994 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California; and
Whereas, the band performed for President Carter's inaugural in 1977, Governor Riley's inaugural in 1983, Governor Campbell's inaugurals in 1987 and 1991, and Governor Beasley's inaugural in 1995; and
Whereas, the director of this program has the most state championship wins of any band director in the State of South Carolina; and
Whereas, the directors, parents, band boosters, and the School District of Colleton County have provided the instruction, support, and encouragement necessary to attain this high level of consistent achievement; and
Whereas, this is an outstanding and highly deserving group of young musicians who are outstanding representatives of Colleton County and the State of South Carolina; and
Whereas, all the citizens of South Carolina are extremely proud of their accomplishments and their selection as the 1997 South Carolina AAAA Marching Band Champions. Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:
That the members of the House of Representatives, by this resolution, hereby congratulate the Walterboro High School Band of Colleton County on its selection as the 1997 South Carolina AAAA State Champions.
Be it further resolved that pursuant to Rule 10.1, the privilege of the floor of the House of Representatives is extended to the Walterboro High School Band of Blue and officials of the Colleton County School District for the purpose of being recognized and presented with a copy of this resolution at a date and time to be determined by the Speaker.