SJ 283 — Commending the Norfolk State University Spartan 'Legion' Marching Band.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 23104680D I SENATE JOfferedJOINT JanuaryRESOLUTION 24,NO. 2023 N Commending the Norfolk State University Spartan "Legion" Marching Band.

––––––––––283 TE Patrons––SpruillCommending and Cosgrove R –––––––––– O WHEREAS, the Norfolk State University Spartan "Legion" Marching Band,Band. one of the premier marching bands in the country, performed at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CaliforDia, in 202WHEREAS, founded in 1975, the "Legion" has energized and entertained fans across the U Commonwealth and nation for nearly a half-century;

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and WHEREAS,testaments in addition to the Tournamentpower of Roses Parade, the "Legion"band's hasperformances performed at many high-profile events in recent years, including President Barack Obama's campaign rally in Norfolk and theWHEREAS, the "Legion""Spartan-like" wasdiscipline notablyand thedevotion inaugural host of theits annualmembers; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Band Battlefest, which showcases the top HBCU marching bands in the 3 country;

and WHEREAS, the performance of the "Legion" in the 2023 Tournament of Roses Parade marked the and jubilation for the Norfolk community;

and prestigious national event and was a source of great pridJ WHEREAS, in addition to the Tournament of Roses Parade, the "Legion" has performed at many 3 high-profile events in recent years, including President Barack Obama's campaign rally in Norfolk and R the Honda Battle of the Bands invitational showcase;

and and Universities (HBCU) Band Battlefest, which showcases the top HBCU marching bands in thelleges country;

Beathea and the hard work and dedication of the band's 250 staff and student musicians, dancers, and flags;

andd the hard work and dedication of the band's 250 staff and student musicians, dancers, and WHEREAS, the "Legion" promises to continue its tradition of excellence and its ever upward ascent to musical mastery, engendering tremendous respect and adulation among members of the communitiesentcommunities of Norfolk State University, Norfolk, and the Commonwealth;

now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate, the House of Delegates concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Norfolk State University Spartan "Legion" Marching Band for its performance at the 2023 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California;

and, be it 35 RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the Senate prepare a copy of this resolution for 37 Band as an expression of the General Assembly's admiration for the band's achievements and bestarching 38 wishes in its future endeavors.