A SENATE RESOLUTION

 

TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR DAVID VICKERY, DIRECTOR OF BANDS AT NINETY SIX HIGH SCHOOL, UPON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AFTER NEARLY THREE DECADES OF BUILDING A CULTURE, A TRADITION, AND FOR SOME STUDENTS, A SECOND HOME, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS IN ALL HIS FUTURE ENDEAVORS.

 

Whereas, the South Carolina House Senate has learned that David Vickery will begin a well-deserved retirement after twenty-nine years as a highly regarded director of bands at Ninety Six High School; and

 

Whereas, a native of Aiken, Mr. Vickery was awarded a music scholarship to the University of South Carolina where he obtained a bachelor's degree in music education in 1996. He earned a master's degree in education from Walden University in 2012; and

 

Whereas, over twenty-nine years as band director at Ninety Six, he has led the Wildcat Marching Band to twelve South Carolina Class A state championships, and Friday nights, parades, and competitions often featured the unmistakable sound of the band built on discipline, pride, and precision; and

 

Whereas, grateful for David Vickery's legacy of commitment and excellence, the members of the South Carolina Senate trust he will find much enjoyment in the more leisurely pace of the days ahead as he enters retirement. Now, therefore,

 

Be it resolved by the Senate:

 

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, recognize and honor David Vickery, director of bands at Ninety Six High School, upon the occasion of his retirement after nearly three decades of building a culture, a tradition, and for some students, a second home, and wish him continued success and happiness in all his future endeavors.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to David Vickery.

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