HCR 1005 Summary

• Commends the Bentonville High School Wind Ensemble, led by Director Tim Hendrix, Assistant Director Philip Shewmaker, and Director of Percussion Nick Fernandez, for its performance and national recognition.

• Recognizes the ensemble's selection as a featured band at the National Concert Band Festival at Butler University in Indianapolis on March 14, 2019, marking Bentonville High as a leading instrumental music program nationally.

• Notes that a record number of Bentonville High School band members earned seats in the Arkansas All-State Honor Band, with 20 current high school students performing in the Wind Ensemble.

• Highlights the Bentonville Pride High School Marching Band's 22nd-place finish at the Bands of America Grand National Championships with its highest-ever score in three national appearances.

• Directs the Chief Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of the resolution to Director Tim Hendrix upon adoption.