A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY 9 AND 10, 2014 AS IOWA SCHOOL BAND DAYS.
WHEREAS, From the works of Robert Meredith Willson to the marches of Karl L. King, Iowa has a long, strong, and proud tradition of band music; and
WHEREAS, music education within school band programs has repeatedly been proven to positively influence student achievement in all curriculums; and
WHEREAS, community support for quality school music programs shows a dedication to the sense of pride and community that school bands can provide; and
WHEREAS, school band programs demonstrate that a well-rounded music education can be key to a student’s success in life and learning; and
WHEREAS, the weekend of May 9 and 10, 2014 are state band contest days; and
WHEREAS, recognizing organizations like the Iowa Bandmasters Association and the Iowa Chapter of the American School Band Directors Association will encourage music excellence throughout our state; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, that the House of Representatives recognizes May 9 and 10, 2014 as Iowa School Band Days and congratulates the talented and dedicated young musicians who are members of Iowa’s school bands.
Passed by unanimous vote by the House of Representatives on March 31, 2014
May 10 is my birthday. This is one of the best presents I could have received...
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