Senate Joint Resolution 179, sponsored by Oliver, congratulates and honors the Tennessee State University (TSU) Aristocrat of Bands for their remarkable achievements at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards. The band won two prestigious awards: Best Roots Gospel Album for their album "The Urban Hymnal" and Best Spoken Word Poetry Album for "The Poet Who Sat By the Door," marking them as the first collegiate marching band to receive a Grammy. The resolution highlights the band's rich history of pioneering accomplishments, including being the first HBCU band to perform at a presidential inauguration and the first collegiate band to play at the NFL Hall of Fame Halftime Show.

In addition to their Grammy wins, the TSU Aristocrat of Bands has been nominated for two NAACP Image Awards in 2023, further solidifying their status as a significant cultural and musical institution. The resolution expresses the Senate's pride in the band's contributions to the American musical landscape and extends best wishes for their continued success. It concludes with a directive for an appropriate copy of the resolution to be prepared for presentation.