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GA HR1766
Resolution
Status
Engrossed
4/1/2010
Primary Sponsor
Lee Anderson
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution introduced by Representative Anderson of the 117th district to recognize and commend The Lewis Family, an iconic bluegrass gospel musical group with fans across the United States and Canada
- The Lewis Family traces its origins to Roy and Pauline Holloway Lewis, married 77 years, whose eight children began performing as The Lewis Brothers playing country songs and fiddle tunes
- The group's first performance as The Lewis Family was in 1951 at a gospel music program in Thomson, Georgia, and by the 1960s they made the band their full-time career, touring the bluegrass festival circuit approximately 200 shows per year
- The Lewis Family has received numerous honors, including induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, multiple Dove Awards for Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year and Bluegrass Album of the Year, and recognition from the SPBGMA
- The resolution invites The Lewis Family to be recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time determined by the Speaker and directs the Clerk to transmit a copy of the resolution to the family
Legislative Description
The Lewis Family; commend and invite to House
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted
4/1/2010
Full Bill Text
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