UNOFFICIAL COPY AS OF 10/18/1814 REG. SESS.14 RS BR 1506

A RESOLUTION honoring the Madisonville North Hopkins High School Marching Maroons for winning the 2013 KMEA Class AAAA Marching Band State Championship, their ninth consecutive KMEA state title.

WHEREAS, on October 26, 2013, at Papa John's Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky, the Madisonville North Hopkins High School Marching Maroons won the 2013 Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Class AAAA Marching Band State Championship with a score of 90.86, taking home a historic ninth consecutive title; and

WHEREAS, the Marching Maroons were led by Director of Bands Randy Adams, who was in his first year in the position. Mr. Adams was ably assisted by Alan Emerson, Cory Mullins, and Katie Herrenbruck; and

WHEREAS, the ninth consecutive KMEA championship cemented an already historic tradition for the Marching Maroons. They have appeared in the KMEA state finals eighteen times; won Grand Champion honors seven times at the Murray State University Festival of Champions and twice at the Kentucky Pageantry Arts Association Competition; were named Overall Grand Champion at the Marshall County Starfest and the Hopkins County Central Storm Classic on four different occasions; and have appeared in the Macy's Parade, the Coca Cola Centennial Parade, President Bill Clinton's Second Inauguration, the World War II Monument Dedication Memorial Day Parade, the Citrus Bowl Parade, and the Walt Disney World New Years Day Parade; and

WHEREAS, this honorable body acknowledges such accomplishments that are so extraordinary that they are worthy of recognition by all in this Commonwealth. The Madisonville North Hopkins High School Marching Maroons have achieved such a distinction, and this body rightfully congratulates them for their unparalleled history, for winning their ninth consecutive KMEA Class AAAA State Championship, and for the sustained excellence these talented musicians and their directors have so artfully displayed;

NOW, THEREFORE,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky:

Section 1. The House of Representatives hereby congratulates the Madisonville North Hopkins High School Marching Maroons upon winning the 2013 Kentucky Music Educators Association Class AAAA State Championship, their ninth consecutive title, and wishes each band member, Director Randy Adams and his staff, and the entire Madisonville North Hopkins High School community the best of luck in all its future endeavors.

Section 2. When the House of Representatives adjourns this day, it does so in honor of the Madisonville North Hopkins High School Marching Maroons.

Section 3. The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Randy Adams, Director of Bands, Madisonville North Hopkins High School, 4515 Hanson Road, Madisonville, Kentucky 42431.

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