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Board to sing 'Madison Virginia… That's You' during July 2 America 250 commemoration
Summary
Supervisor Nancy Sharman presented two resolution options and the Board unanimously approved Resolution #2026-15 (Option 1) to recognize 'Madison Virginia… That's You' by Gladys Marianne Miller as the song to be sung on July 2 in the county's America 250 celebration.
Supervisor Nancy Sharman introduced two draft resolutions regarding the local song "Madison Virginia… That's You," written by Gladys Marianne Miller and originally created for Madison County's 1976 bicentennial. Sharman reviewed the lyrics and explained the song's significance to local identity and ceremonial events.
After discussion about whether the song should be recognized specifically for the July 2 America 250 commemoration or formally adopted as the county's official anthem, Supervisor Sharman moved to adopt Option 1 — recognizing the song as the piece to be sung on July 2 during Madison County's America 250 celebration. Supervisor Jud Buchanan seconded the motion, which passed 5-0.
The resolution will be included in the county's ceremonial records for the commemoration. The Board discussed modest editorial revisions to the resolution language during the item but did not adopt Option 2, which would have declared the song the county's official anthem outside the scope of the July 2 event.
