Georgia CommonsSR 240: Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals; recognize
Last action February 21, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals, a Clayton County school marching band, for its musical achievements and community impact.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate honoring the Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals, a marching band based in Jonesboro. The resolution lists the band's accomplishments, including performing at the City of Jonesboro Mayoral Inauguration, marching in the nationally televised Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, appearing on Good Morning America, winning the Great Atlanta Band Challenge, representing Georgia at the 2022 National Fourth of July Parade in Washington, D.C., and receiving a 2023 national advocacy award. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It simply states the Senate's recognition and commendation of the band and its director, Lynel Goodwin, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for the band.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends the Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals for their contributions to music education and the state.
- States the Senate's best wishes for the band's continued success.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare an official copy of the resolution for distribution to the band.
Who it affects
The Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals marching band, its director Lynel Goodwin, and the Jonesboro and Clayton County community are directly named. The resolution has no legal effect on other Georgians.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or funding consequences; it is a symbolic honor. Its main real-world effect is a formal record of recognition that the band can keep and use as public acknowledgment of its achievements.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe the band's mission of taking learning beyond the classroom and helping students access music scholarships.
- The whereas clauses list specific accomplishments, including the 2019 Jonesboro Mayoral Inauguration performance, the 2019 Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade, a 2021 Good Morning America appearance, and a 2021 Great Atlanta Band Challenge championship.
- Further whereas clauses cite the band's 2022 performance at the National Fourth of July Parade in Washington, D.C., and its 2023 Music for All 'Advocacy in Action' Award.
- The resolved clause states the Senate's recognition, commendation, and best wishes for the band.
- The final resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the band.
From the bill
“the Jonesboro Majestic Marching Cardinals is an esteemed musical ensemble dedicated to taking learning beyond the classroom, providing students with access to invaluable experiences and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities through music”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
- 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)
Topics
- marching band
- Clayton County
- Jonesboro
- music education
- legislative honor