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GA HR2056

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

Sharon Beasley-Teague

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 2056 recognizes and commends gospel artist Yolanda Yvette Adams for her ministry and dedication to making the world a better place for youth
  • Adams has sold 4.5 million albums in the United States and more than 8 million worldwide since 1991, and was named the number one gospel artist of the decade by Billboard magazine on December 11, 2009
  • Her awards include four BET Best Gospel Artist awards, a Grammy for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album, five Stellar Awards, two Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, and five NAACP Image Awards
  • Beyond her music career, Adams began as an elementary school teacher and has served as a spokesperson for the FILA Corporation's Operation Rebound program addressing concerns of inner city schoolchildren
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Yolanda Yvette Adams

Legislative Description

Adams, Yolanda Yvette; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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