A house RESOLUTION

TO CELEBRATE THE CATAWBA RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND AND BAND DIRECTORS ON AN OUTSTANDING SEASON AND TO APPLAUD THEM ON CAPTURING THE 2022 SOUTH CAROLINA BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION CLASS AAAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP.

Whereas, no strangers to capturing the top prize, the members of the Catawba Ridge High School marching band showed their championship form and once again earned the pleasure of hoisting the trophy as winners of the South Carolina Band Directors Association state crown in their class; and

Whereas, close as they are on a map, the top two marching bands from Fort Mill, Catawba Ridge and Nation Ford, were even closer atop the 4A standings at the 2022 state title competition. However, it was Catawba Ridge that exhibited that extra edge that gave it the title of champion; and

Whereas, at the state 4A competition, held at Spring Valley High School on Saturday, October 29, 2022, Catawba Ridge topped its nearest competitor, nine-time champion Nation Ford, by one point and received highest marks in visual performance and overall effect; and

Whereas, Director of Bands Patrick Butler, along with Associate Director of Bands David Shives and the rest of Director Butler's exceptional staff, made sure the musicians did not forget this important principle: The necessary hard work that leads to a state trophy must be done all over again every year if you want to keep winning. These young Copperhead musicians did not let their directors down; and

Whereas, the House, looking forward to hearing of more proud moments for the Catawba Ridge High School marching band, delights in paying tribute to this consistently excellent musical ensemble for taking home the 2022 state title. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, celebrate the Catawba Ridge High School marching band and band directors on an outstanding season and applaud them on capturing the 2022 South Carolina Band Directors Association Class AAAA State Championship.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Principal Darren Wilson and Director of Bands Patrick Butler of Catawba Ridge High School.

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