89R7881 JRI-D
By: Nichols S.R. No. 328
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Lufkin High School Panther Band continued its
proud tradition of excellence by claiming the Class 5A/6A state
championship at the 2024 University Interscholastic League State
Military Class Marching Band Contest on October 30; and
WHEREAS, Joining other top competitors from across the Lone
Star State at Baylor University McLane Stadium in Waco, the Lufkin
High band members achieved a total score of nine ordinals to take
home the coveted state title; for the competition, the ensemble
performed "Legacy Fanfare" by Timothy Rhea, "Gloria March" by
F. H. Losey, "The Viking March" and "The Purple Pageant March" by
K. L. King, and "The Sinfonians" by Clifton Williams; and
WHEREAS, This latest victory marks the third consecutive
state championship for the Panther Band; Lufkin High also collected
National Association of Military Marching Bands state titles in
2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2019 before the UIL began sponsoring the
state event; and
WHEREAS, The Panther Band is made up of 139 students;
throughout the year, these talented performers benefit from the
leadership of Lufkin High School's band director, George Little,
and assistant directors Brandon Beavers, Aubrianne Wattigney,
Tommy Smith, Hannah Terral, and Jonathan Palomino; participants
also took their cues from drum majors Lucy Lantis and Maddie Minter;
and
WHEREAS, By accomplishing the rare feat of winning three
consecutive state titles, the members of the Lufkin High School
Panther Band have burnished their reputation as a marching band
dynasty, and their accomplishments are a source of great pride to
their school and their many supporters in the community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 89th Texas Legislature
hereby congratulate the Lufkin High School Panther Band on winning
the 5A/6A championship at the 2024 UIL State Military Class
Marching Band Contest and extend to all those associated with the
ensemble sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Panther Band as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.