SR240: SR240 Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals; recognize

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate honoring the Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals, a marching band based in Jonesboro and Clayton County. It does not change any law. Instead, it lists the band's accomplishments, including performing at the City of Jonesboro Mayoral Inauguration, marching in the Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, appearing on Good Morning America, winning the Great Atlanta Band Challenge, representing Georgia at the National Fourth of July Parade in Washington, D.C., and receiving a Music for All award. The resolution formally states that the Senate recognizes and commends the band for its contributions to music education and student enrichment, and wishes it continued success. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the band to keep.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals for their contributions to music education and student enrichment.
• Lists the band's specific achievements, such as national television appearances and award wins, as the basis for the honor.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute an official copy of the resolution to the band.
• Extends the Senate's best wishes for the band's continued success, without creating any new law, funding, or program.

The resolution directly names the Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals, its director Lynel Goodwin, and its students. It also reflects on the Jonesboro community and Clayton County, which the band represents in state and national performances.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change Georgia law or provide funding. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives the band and its community official state recognition and a keepsake copy of the resolution honoring their achievements.

• The whereas clauses describe the band's history, mission, and specific accomplishments such as the 2019 Jonesboro Mayoral Inauguration and 2021 Good Morning America appearance.
• The resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends the band for its contributions to music education and the State of Georgia.
• A further resolution directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the band.

1. 2025-02-21Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-02-21Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)Primary sponsor
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
• Elena Parent (D, SD-044)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Nikki Merritt (D, SD-009)
• Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
• Derek Mallow (D, SD-002)
• Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
• Randal Mangham (D, SD-055)
• RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
• Jason Esteves (D, SD-035)
• Sheikh Rahman (D, SD-005)
• Sally Harrell (D, SD-040)
• Nabilah Islam Parkes (D, SD-007)
• Nan Orrock (D, SD-036)
• Josh McLaurin (D, SD-014)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)
• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)

• marching band
• Clayton County
• music education
• legislative recognition
• Jonesboro