MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2022 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Sparks, Barnett

Senate Concurrent Resolution 600

(As Adopted by Senate and House)

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING THE BOONEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL "BLUE DEVIL" MARCHING BAND AND DIRECTORS JOSHUA AND JADA FORSYTHE FOR WINNING THE 2021 MHSAA 3A STATE MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIP.

     WHEREAS, we join the students, faculty, parents and the Booneville Community in celebrating the outstanding achievement of the Booneville High School "Blue Devil" Marching Band for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) 3A State Marching Championship on March 6, 2021; and

     WHEREAS, the Booneville High School Band was named the MHSAA 3A State Marching Champion in 2021.  This is the 12th State Title for the band; and

     WHEREAS, the Booneville High School Band has a long tradition of excellence over the past five decades.  It has one of the most successful band programs in the state, boasting superior concert ratings, an indoor Color Guard State Title, as well as 12 State Marching Titles.  The Blue Devil Band has won more State Marching Championships than any other band in the state in any classification, since the 2004 inception of Championships; and

     WHEREAS, the Directors of the Booneville High School Band are Joshua and Jada Forsythe; and

     WHEREAS, the Booneville High School Marching Band performs at all home football games, concerts, school functions and contests throughout the year; and

     WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we recognize an award-winning group of student athletes who have brought honor to their school, their community and to the State of Mississippi:

     NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby commend and congratulate the Booneville High School "Blue Devil" Marching Band and Directors Joshua and Jada Forsythe for winning the 2021 MHSAA 3A State Marching Championship, and extend to the band members, drum majors, dance team, directors, parents and sponsors our best wishes for future successful performances.

     BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Booneville High School Band Directors Joshua and Jada Forsythe and Booneville High School Principal Bo Sandlin, forwarded to the Booneville School Board, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.