HR209 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Adline ClarkeRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

COMMENDING CALLOWAY-SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL ORCHESTRA ON ITS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS.

Summary

The Alabama House of Representatives commends Calloway-Smith Middle School Orchestra for its outstanding achievements and festival honors.

What This Bill Does

This is a ceremonial resolution that formally acknowledges Calloway-Smith Middle School Orchestra and its director, Barbara R. McMillian, for outstanding achievements. It notes festival successes, including a 2022 Superior Rating and Best in Class for the Calloway-Smith Middle School Band and, on April 28, 2023, a 22-member Orchestra earning a Superior Rating and a Best of Show at the Panama City Beach Musical Festival. The resolution expresses appreciation on behalf of the House and does not create new laws or require funding.

Who It Affects

• Calloway-Smith Middle School Orchestra students and instructors, who are publicly recognized for their achievements.
• Calloway-Smith Middle School and the Mobile community, which may experience pride and positive recognition from the commended accomplishments.

Key Provisions

• Commends Calloway-Smith Middle School Orchestra for outstanding achievements and recognizes the school's director, Barbara R. McMillian.
• Describes specific festival achievements: in 2022, Calloway-Smith Middle School Band (90 members, grades 6–8) earned a Superior Rating and Best in Class at the Panama City Beach Musical Festival; on April 28, 2023, 22 orchestra members participated and earned a Superior Rating and Best of Show at the same festival.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Calloway-Smith Middle School Orchestra, Commending