A SENATE RESOLUTION honoring the United states Military and the United STates Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble.
Whereas, North Carolina is home to some of the nation's most important military installations, including Fort Bragg Army Base, Pope Air Force Base, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, Marine Corps Air Station New River, and Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point; and
Whereas, these facilities have been beneficial to the State, generating a tremendous economic impact for the communities in which they are located and attracting new residents and businesses; and
Whereas, the United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble, under the leadership of Senior Master Sergeant Peter E. Aiello, Jr., is deserving of the highest honors and commendation for its performance on June 18, 2006, at Roanoke Island Festival Park; and
Whereas, the United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble performs many concerts throughout the eastern United States each year, receiving much critical acclaim for its versatility and ability to adapt its program to the musical preferences of the audiences; and
Whereas, the members of the band bring to each performance a spirited attention to musical detail, a quality that has become the band's trademark; and
Whereas, the people of North Carolina and the United States are justly proud of the talents and energy displayed by the United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble, it is appropriate at this time that its accomplishments be acknowledged; Now, therefore,
Be it resolved by the Senate:
SECTION 1.  The Senate takes great pleasure in honoring the United States Air Force Rhythm in Blue Jazz Ensemble and its director, Senior Master Sergeant Peter E. Aiello, Jr.
SECTION 2.  The Senate expresses the pride of the citizens of North Carolina on being the nation's most military‑friendly state.
SECTION 3.  The Principal Clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this resolution to Senior Master Sergeant Peter E. Aiello, Jr.
SECTION 4.  This resolution is effective upon adoption.