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SR 986: Salem High School Band; recognize

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Senate Resolution 986

By: Senators Anderson of the 43rd, Davenport of the 17th, Wicks of the 34th, Jones II of the 22nd, Halpern of the 39th and others

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending the Salem High School Band; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Salem High School Band has demonstrated exceptional teamwork, dedication, and discipline throughout the 2025 season; and

WHEREAS, its members have dedicated innumerable hours to rehearsals, performances, and competition while maintaining a proud tradition of excellence with equal emphases on character and academics; and

WHEREAS, in October 2025, in a comprehensive ranking of top marching programs across the Metro Atlanta area, Salem was recognized as one of the Top 15 programs, securing a high placement among dozens of competing schools; and

WHEREAS, this ranking is a testament to the band's technical precision and showmanship on a regional scale; and

WHEREAS, the band has participated in various evaluations throughout the 2025 season, consistently earning Superior ratings in categories including music, visual execution, and general effect; and

WHEREAS, these evaluations are the "gold standard" for measuring a program's success against state-wide criteria; and

WHEREAS, due to their high scores throughout the season, Salem was featured in the discussions for the "Red Lobster Band of the Year" finalists, a prestigious recognition often reserved for programs that demonstrate elite, HBCU-style marching excellence at the high school level; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the Salem High School Band be appropriately honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend the Salem High School Band for its outstanding achievements and commitment to excellence as well as extend their sincere best wishes for the band's continued success.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Salem High School Band.