SR 86 — Commending Michael Charles Huntley II.

SESSION INTRODUCEDENROLLED 24107672DSENATE IRESOLUTION SENAOfferedNO. February 22, 2024 N Commending Michael Charles Huntley II.

––––––––––86 TE Patrons––DurantCommending and Reeves R –––––––––– O WHEREAS, Michael Charles Huntley II,II. an accomplished singer-songwriter from Fredericksburg known professionally as Huntley, was named the winner of season 24 of NBC's talent competition D telWHEREAS, born in Spring Hill, Florida, Michael Huntley moved to Spotsylvania County in 2004 U and graduated from Spotsylvania High School in 2008, during which time he began singing, playing guitar and piano, and recording music;

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andl in 2008, during which time he began singing, playing E WHEREAS, after high school, Michael Huntley moved to Orlando to attend Full Sail University, D where he studied music engineering and production before pursuing a full-time music career in Nashville for some time around 2010;

and various venues all over the Commonwealth, as well as in Washington, D.C., and the Jersey Shore;

and WHEREAS, motivated by the birth of his daughter in 2016, Michael Huntley redoubled his efforts as a professional musician, forming the band Lucys Letdown and taking solo gigs at weddings and private R events;

and 6 WHEREAS, shortly after the birth of his son, Michael Huntley started a local recording studio to R support the creative endeavors of other artists in the Fredericksburg area while also beginning to book showsshoWHEREAS, several months ago, Michael Huntley was asked by an NBC talent scout to audition for localthe talent;network's hit show The Voice;

and 6 WHEREAS, several months ago, Michael Huntley was asked by an NBC talent scout to audition for the network's hit show The Voice;

and WHEREAS,every withperformance acclaimedon singer-songwriterthe Niallshow, Horanreceiving asaccolades hisfrom coach,established Michaeland Huntleyiconic dominatedmusicians, creating a dedicated fan base, and winning a recording contract with Universal Music Group along the way;

and a WHEREAS, through his steadfast determination, Michael Huntley has achieved the goals he began pursuing nearly two decades ago, earning the praise and admiration of all Virginians;

now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Senate of Virginia, That Michael Charles Huntley II hereby be commended for 35 winning season 24 of The Voice;

and, be it 37RESOLVED presentationFURTHER, toThat Michaelthe CharlesClerk Huntley II as an expression of the Senate ofprepare Virginia'sa highcopy regardof forthis 38resolution for his achievement and best wishes for his continued success.success.n of the Senate of Virginia's high regard for