HR859 Summary

• Honors and commends the Bumpus Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Concert Bands for being selected to perform at the National Festival of the States at the World War II Memorial on April 24, 2010.

• The bands were selected based on superior ratings at the 2009 Alabama Bandmasters Association State Concert Band Contest, with only one band per state chosen for this prestigious festival.

• Recognizes Director Josh Lynch for his leadership emphasizing character, integrity, hard work, and dedication, and for inspiring sustained superior ratings at District and State Contests.

• Commemorates the performance in connection with the 65th Anniversary of the end of World War II.