Bill Text: GA SR54 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled

Georgia Senate Resolution 54 (Prior Session Legislation)

Enrolled

Bill Title: Georgia Tech Band; recognize

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2009-01-26 - Senate Read and Adopted [SR54 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-SR54-Enrolled.html

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Senate Resolution 54

By: Senators Rogers of the 21st and Grant of the 25th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Georgia Tech Band on its 100th anniversary and for its appearance in the 2008 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, in 1908, 14 students at the Georgia Institute of Technology joined together to form the first Georgia Tech Band; and

WHEREAS, during the early years, the Tech Band established and popularized the far-reaching tunes "Ramblin' Wreck," "Up With the White and Gold," and the school's alma mater under the direction of greats including Frank Roman, Major A.J. Garing, and Ben Logan Sisk; and

WHEREAS, over the years, the band and music program have expanded to include an orchestra, a jazz band, chamber ensembles, and an electronic percussion ensemble, with the opportunity to perform around the state, nation, and overseas; and

WHEREAS, the year 2008 marked the 100th anniversary of the Georgia Tech Band; and

WHEREAS, in honor of its centennial, the band performed in the annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and was one of only two collegiate bands invited to appear in the 2008 parade; and

WHEREAS, under the direction of Athletic Band Director Christopher Moore, the 350 student members of the Yellow Jackets Marching Band prepared for months to perform on the streets of Manhattan on Thursday, November 27, 2008, before more than 46 million attendees and television viewers; and

WHEREAS, throughout its 100 year history, culminating with a dazzling performance in Herald Square in November, the Georgia Tech Band has brought pride, honor, and esteem to Georgia Tech and the great State of Georgia.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body join in commending the Georgia Tech Band on its 100th anniversary and for its outstanding performance in the 2008 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and congratulate its leaders and members on their great accomplishments.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Athletic Band Director Christopher Moore and Music Department Director Frank Clark.