A house RESOLUTION

 

To celebrate the T.L. Hanna High School marching band and band directors for an outstanding season and to applaud them on capturing the 2023 Class AAAA State Championship.

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives were pleased to learn that the members of the T.L. Hanna High School marching band secured the 2023 Class 4A State Championship on Saturday, October 28, 2023, hosted at Spring Valley High School; and

 

Whereas, in preparation for the competition, participating bands practiced all year. The competition was fierce, and none of the well-prepared bands were going to give up without a spirited effort. A.J. Pace, director of bands at T.L. Hanna, said, "We started band camp on July 10, and we've been working at least three to five days a week since then - countless hours." T.L. Hanna's ceaseless efforts were all worth it when the band heard its name called as the champion; and

 

Whereas, T.L. Hanna finished the day with a whopping total of 95.90 points, putting them 0.45 points above second place Catawba Ridge. Their total score was the sum of three broader categories: music performance, visual performance, and overall effect. They achieved a music performance score of 28.55, visual performance score of 28.45, and overall effect score of 38.90. They scored more points in the music performance and overall effect categories than all other competing bands; and

 

Whereas, making a sweet victory even sweeter, this was the first year the T.L. Hanna marching band has brought home a state title. This groundbreaking season will be immortalized in the history books, and future T.L. Hanna band members will dream of repeating what this group of young musicians have achieved; and

 

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives value the pride and recognition that the T.L. Hanna marching band has brought to its school and community and look forward to hearing of the future accomplishments of these dedicated and talented students. 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 T.L. Hanna High School marching band and band directors for an outstanding season and applaud them on capturing the 2023 Class AAAA State Championship.

 

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to director of bands A.J. Pace.

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