Governor Bob Riley proclaims Tuesday, May 24 as Bo Bice Day in the state of Alabama.  5/24/05

Governor Bob Riley proclaimed Tuesday, May 24 as Bo Bice Day in the state of Alabama by issuing the proclamation below:

PROCLAMATION

By the Governor of Alabama

WHEREAS, Bo Bice was born in Huntsville, Alabama and attended Calhoun Community College and the University of North Alabama in Florence; and

WHEREAS, out of over 100,000 people who auditioned, he was chosen to be a contestant on the fourth season of the popular Fox Network television show, American Idol ; and

WHEREAS, Bo Bice began singing as soon as he could talk and has been performing since he was nine years of age; and

WHEREAS, his voice has earned him a top spot on American Idol, but his other musical talents include, playing the piano, guitar, bass, sax, harmonica and writing songs; and

WHEREAS, his excellent performances on American Idol have won the hearts of millions of viewers across the nation and earned him a spot as one of the final two contending for a recording contract; and

WHEREAS, Bo Bice has expressed his love for the great state of Alabama and Helena, Alabama, where he now lives and has become known for his Southern Rock style; and

WHEREAS, on numerous episodes his talents have won him praise from the show's judges and fans alike for his music style:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bob Riley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim, Tuesday, May 24, 2005, as Bo Bice Day in the State of Alabama and encourage all citizens to support and watch Bo Bice on American Idol and vote for him after his live performance. Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 23th day of May 2005.