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6-PUBLIC CHAPTER NO. 176
7-SENATE BILL NO. 794
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2+HOUSE BILL 1094
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5+SENATE BILL 794
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9-Substituted for: House Bill No. 1094
10-By Mr. Speaker Sexton, Butler, Davis
11-AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3, relative to bands.
12-WHEREAS, from Bristol, the birthplace of country music, to Memphis, the blues capital of the
13-world, musicians across Tennessee continue to inspire and influence through their astounding
14-artistry; and
15-WHEREAS, from time to time, the exceptional ability, dedication, and accomplishments, both
16-musical and philanthropic, of standout Tennessee musicians warrant a place of honor in the annals
17-of State history; and
18-WHEREAS, based in the Crossville area, Southern Stars Symphonic Brass is a collective of
19-musicians from Clarksville, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Tullahoma, Cookeville, Crossville,
20-Chattanooga, and Knoxville and includes university professors, secondary-level music educators,
21-and others who are excellent musicians in their own right; and
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13+AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4,
14+Chapter 1, Part 3, relative to bands.
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16+ WHEREAS, from Bristol, the birthplace of country music, to Memphis, the blues capital
17+of the world, musicians across Tennessee continue to inspire and influence through their
18+astounding artistry; and
19+ WHEREAS, from time to time, the exceptional ability, dedication, and accomplishments,
20+both musical and philanthropic, of standout Tennessee musicians warrant a place of honor in
21+the annals of State history; and
22+ WHEREAS, based in the Crossville area, Southern Stars Symphonic Brass is a
23+collective of musicians from Clarksville, Nashville, Murfreesboro, Tullahoma, Cookeville,
24+Crossville, Chattanooga, and Knoxville and includes university professors, secondary-level
25+music educators, and others who are excellent musicians in their own right; and
2226 WHEREAS, in addition to a three-concert season at Stone Memorial High School's
2327 auditorium, this talented group has given concerts at the Performing Arts Center in Maryville,
24-Maryville College, the University of the Cumberlands, and various locations in Knoxville, Cookeville,
25-and Murfreesboro; and
26-WHEREAS, Southern Stars Symphonic Brass has performed at the Great American Brass
27-Band Festival on multiple occasions, representing Tennessee at this prestigious, long-running event
28-that draws musical ensembles from around the country and across the globe; and
28+Maryville College, the University of the Cumberlands, and various locations in Knoxville,
29+Cookeville, and Murfreesboro; and
30+ WHEREAS, Southern Stars Symphonic Brass has performed at the Great American
31+Brass Band Festival on multiple occasions, representing Tennessee at this prestigious, long-
32+running event that draws musical ensembles from around the country and across the globe; and
2933 WHEREAS, for nearly two decades, Southern Stars Symphonic Brass has served as an
30-exemplar of musical talent and generosity of spirit, and it is most worthy of special recognition; now,
31-therefore,
34+exemplar of musical talent and generosity of spirit, and it is most worthy of special recognition;
35+now, therefore,
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3240 BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
33-SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3, is amended by adding
34-the following as a new section:
35-The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass is hereby designated as the official brass band
36-of the state of Tennessee.
37-SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it. PASSED:
38-SENATE BILL NO. 794
39-March 31, 2025
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44-SPEAKER OF THE SENATE
45-CAMERON SEXTON, SPEAKER
46-HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
47-APPROVED this 11 '1,. day of /\pJ:i I 2025
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49-BILL LEE, GOVERNOR
41+ SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1, Part 3, is amended by
42+adding the following as a new section:
43+ The Southern Stars Symphonic Brass is hereby designated as the official brass
44+band of the state of Tennessee.
45+ SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.
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