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GA HR1747
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/7/2014
Primary Sponsor
Earnest Smith
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AI Summary
- Recognizes the Parade of Quartets, an African American gospel music program that began in the 1950s on WJBF during its transition from radio to television in Augusta, Georgia, originally hosted by Steve Manderson
- Notable early performing groups included the Abraham Brothers, Swanee Quintet, Veteran Harmonizers, and the Gospel Echo Soul Stirrers; political figures such as Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and Governor Roy Barnes also appeared on the program
- Henry L. Howard succeeded Manderson as host and producer; his son Karlton Howard took over hosting duties in 1982 and continues in that role
- The program received the Lifetime Achievement award from the Georgia Association of Broadcasters in June 2013, recognizing it as the longest running television program in the State of Georgia
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to transmit an appropriate copy of the resolution to the Parade of Quartets
Legislative Description
Parade of Quartets; recognize
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/7/2014
Full Bill Text
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