RESOLUTION NO. RS2001-469

A resolution recognizing the McGavock High School Marching Band.

WHEREAS, on October 28-29, 2000, the McGavock High School Marching Band of Nashville, Tennessee, competed with bands from Kentucky, Tennessee and other Southeastern states at the Contest of Champions at MTSU; and

WHEREAS, the McGavock High School Marching Band has established itself as one of the premier high school bands in the southeast; and

WHEREAS, the McGavock High School Marching Band won the grand championship and the Tennessee Marching championship; and

WHEREAS, the band spends many long hours in preparation for its spectacular performances which feature music and drill of a considerably complex and difficult nature than that performed by other bands; and

WHEREAS, the band's outstanding musical accomplishments are the direct result of the unparalleled musical talent, persistent hard work, and unselfish dedication of the members of the band, the superlative leadership provided by the band directors Mr. Jeff Beckman, Mr. Joel Mason & Ms. Laura Boucher; and the magnificent support of the parents, administration, and student body of McGavock High School; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognize and commend the McGavock High School Marching Band for their exemplary and superior musical accomplishments and extend to all members of the band their sincerest best wishes for continued future success.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing the McGavock High School Marching Band.

SECTION 2. The Metropolitan Council Staff Office is directed to prepare a copy of the Resolution to be presented to Band Directors Mr. Jeff Beckman, Mr. Joel Mason & Ms. Laura Boucher, Field Commanders, Joey Chafetelli, Carrie Holt & Kate Wenner, on behalf of each member of the McGavock High School Marching Band.

SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Bob Bogen, J.B. Loring, Vic Lineweaver

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY

Referred to: Rules & Confirmations Committee
Introduced: January 2 , 2001
Adopted: January 2 , 2001
Approved: January 5 , 2001
By: Mayor Bill Purcell