HR859 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Greg Wren

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Bumpus Middle School, 7th and 8th Grade Concert Bands, commended

Summary

The Alabama House is honoring Bumpus Middle School's 7th and 8th grade concert bands for being selected to perform at a national festival in Washington, D.C.

What This Bill Does

This resolution publicly commends the Bumpus Middle School bands and their director, Josh Lynch, for earning a spot at the National Festival of the States. They were chosen because of superior ratings at the 2009 Alabama Bandmasters Association State Concert Band Contest, with only one band per state selected. The event in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2010, also commemorates the 65th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Who It Affects

• Bumpus Middle School 7th and 8th Grade Concert Bands and their director Josh Lynch — honored and commended for being selected to perform at a national festival.
• The Alabama community and state’s education community — benefits from public recognition of excellence in music education and student achievement.

Key Provisions

• Honors Director Josh Lynch and 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.
• Acknowledges that selection was based on superior ratings at the 2009 Alabama Bandmasters Association State Concert Band Contest, with only one band per state chosen.
• Offers the resolution as a high tribute and public congratulations to them for this achievement and for representing Alabama at the national festival during the WWII remembrance.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory