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SJ 415

Commending Roy Holder.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Surovell

Ceremonial Virginia resolution commends Roy Holder for induction into the NBA Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors, recognizing four decades as a band director and music educator.

Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ415ER)
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Bill Summary · SJ 415

Summary — Senate Joint Resolution No. 415 (SJ415ER): Commending Roy Holder

Overview

SJ415ER is a ceremonial, non-substantive resolution in the Virginia General Assembly that commends Roy Holder on the occasion of his induction into the National Band Association (NBA) Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors. The resolution expresses admiration for Holder’s contributions to the performing arts and his service to young people in the Commonwealth. It also directs the Clerk of the Senate to prepare a copy of the resolution for presentation to Holder.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially recognize and celebrate Roy Holder’s induction into the NBA Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors (Feb. 2025).
  • Acknowledge Holder’s lifelong contributions as a conductor and music educator at the high school and community levels.
  • Highlight Holder’s leadership, accolades, and impact on students and the broader band community.
  • Provide a formal record of appreciation from the General Assembly.

Key Provisions

  • Commend Roy Holder on the occasion of his induction into the NBA Hall of Fame of Distinguished Conductors.
  • Note Holder’s credentials:
    • Earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
    • 42-year career as a high school band director in Tennessee, Georgia, and Virginia.
    • Pioneering first band director at West Potomac High School (1985–1988) with sustained superior ratings and competitive success.
    • Leadership of Lake Braddock Secondary School Band, achieving a 30-year Honor Band Plaque for 30 consecutive years of superior ratings in state festivals.
    • Conducted bands domestically and internationally; performances for presidential and national events; tours in Canada, Europe, Japan, and China.
    • Founding president of the Virginia Chapter of Phi Beta Mu; Vice President of Operations for the John Philip Sousa Foundation; past president of the NBA; slated to become president of the American Bandmasters Association (ABA) in March 2025.
    • Multiple prestigious awards and hall-of-fame inductions from various organizations.
  • Direct the Clerk of the Senate to prepare and present a copy of the resolution to Roy Holder as a formal expression of admiration.

Affected Parties

  • Roy Holder (the distinguished conductor and educator).
  • The Commonwealth of Virginia and its citizens, through formal recognition of a prominent educator and musician.
  • The General Assembly, via the ceremonial resolution.

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: February 17, 2025.
  • Enrolled and Renumbered: SJ415ER (enrolled version).
  • Senate actions:
    • Engrossed by the Senate: February 19, 2025.
    • Agreed to by the Senate by voice vote: February 19, 2025.
  • House actions:
    • Agreed to by the House of Delegates by voice vote: February 20, 2025.
  • Final status: Bill text as passed by Senate and House (SJ415ER) recorded on March 3, 2025.
  • The resolution is ceremonial in nature and does not create new law or fiscal obligations.

Impact and Fiscal Note

  • Fiscal impact: None anticipated. As a ceremonial resolution, it expresses congratulations and does not impose funding or policy changes.
  • Long-term effect: Provides formal statewide recognition of Roy Holder’s contributions to music education and the performing arts.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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