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Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR 986: Salem High School Band; recognize

Last action March 19, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted

A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes and commends the Salem High School Band for its 2025 season achievements, including a top-15 Metro Atlanta ranking and multiple Superior ratings.

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In plain language

This resolution is a formal honor from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes the Salem High School Band for its performance during the 2025 marching season, citing the band's teamwork, discipline, and academic focus. The resolution notes that Salem was ranked among the Top 15 marching programs in the Metro Atlanta area in October 2025 and that the band earned Superior ratings in music, visual execution, and general effect at various evaluations. It also notes the band was discussed as a finalist candidate for the 'Red Lobster Band of the Year' recognition. The Senate resolves to commend the band and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the band for distribution.

What the bill does

  • Formally recognizes and commends the Salem High School Band for its achievements during the 2025 marching season.
  • States that the band ranked among the Top 15 marching programs in the Metro Atlanta area in October 2025.
  • States that the band earned Superior ratings in music, visual execution, and general effect at various evaluations.
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the band.

Who it affects

This resolution directly names the Salem High School Band, its members and directors. It does not create obligations for the general public, other schools, or state agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's task of distributing a copy.

Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect and changes no Georgia law. Its practical impact is symbolic: it gives the band and its community formal, public recognition from the state Senate for a successful competitive season.

Key provisions

  • The resolution's whereas clauses describe the band's 2025 season, including a Top 15 Metro Atlanta ranking and Superior ratings in multiple judged categories.
  • The resolved clause has the Senate formally recognize and commend the band and wish it continued success.
  • A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available for distribution to the band.

From the bill

“the members of this body recognize and commend the Salem High School Band for its outstanding achievements and commitment to excellence”

This is the Senate's formal statement honoring the band.

Status timeline

  1. 2026-03-19Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
  2. 2026-03-18Senate Hopper (Senate)

Sponsors

  • Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)Primary sponsor
  • Gail Davenport (D, SD-017)
  • Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
  • Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
  • Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
  • RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
  • Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
  • Michael Rhett (D, SD-033)
  • Donzella James (D, SD-028)
  • Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)

Topics

  • Salem High School
  • marching band
  • Georgia Senate resolution
  • school recognition

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