HJR465 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Marcel Black
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Muscle Shoals High School percussion ensemble, commended
Summary: A House Joint Resolution commends the Muscle Shoals High School Percussion Ensemble for winning the 2011 Winter Guard International scholastic concert and world percussion championships.
What This Bill Does
It officially recognizes and commends the Muscle Shoals High School Percussion Ensemble for finishing first in the Winter Guard International Scholastic Concert Open Class in Dayton, Ohio. It notes the group began two years ago under director David Waters and lists the ensemble members. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be given to the school for display and extends best wishes for future success.

Who It Affects
Students of the Muscle Shoals High School Percussion Ensemble, who receive public recognition for their achievement and are listed by name in the resolution (and whose traveling parents also received gold medals).
Muscle Shoals High School and the wider Alabama community, which gains formal recognition from the state legislature and a copy of the resolution for display at the school.

Key Provisions
Commends the Muscle Shoals High School Percussion Ensemble for winning first place in the 2011 Winter Guard International Scholastic Concert Open Class in Dayton, Ohio.
Recognizes the ensemble as World Percussion Champions and notes that each member and traveling parent received a gold medal.
Directs that a copy of the resolution be transmitted for appropriate display at Muscle Shoals High School and conveys best wishes for continued success.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory