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GA HR1566

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Winfred Dukes

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the 33rd anniversary of the designation of "Georgia On My Mind" as the official state song of Georgia, originally performed by Ray Charles on the floor of the House of Representatives on March 7, 1979
  • Invites Sheila Raye Charles and her siblings, children of Ray Charles, to be recognized by the House of Representatives at a date and time designated by the Speaker
  • Notes that Ray Charles, born in Albany, Georgia, first recorded "Georgia On My Mind" in 1958 and recorded nearly 500 songs across more than 40 albums and CDs during his career
  • Acknowledges that Ray Charles' children are producing a personal tribute to their father entitled Remembering Ray, set to preview in Albany and Atlanta, and that three of his children have made Georgia their new home
  • Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit a copy of the resolution to Sheila Raye Charles and her siblings

Legislative Description

"Georgia On My Mind"; 33rd anniversary; recognize & invite daughter to House

Last Action

House Passed/Adopted

3/7/2012

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