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GA HR2058

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/20/2014

Primary Sponsor

James Beverly

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013-2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House Resolution 2058, sponsored by Representative Beverly of the 143rd district, formally recognizes and commends R&B singer and actress Fantasia Barrino for her career achievements and perseverance in overcoming personal obstacles
  • Fantasia Barrino, born June 30, 1984, won the third season of American Idol in 2004 and released her debut single "I Believe," which debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100
  • Her debut album, Free Yourself, was certified Platinum by the RIAA, earned three Grammy nominations in 2006, and she won her first Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for "Bittersweet" on February 13, 2011
  • She starred in the lead role of Celie in the Broadway musical The Color Purple and published a memoir, Life Is Not a Fairy Tale, in which she revealed she is functionally illiterate
  • The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Fantasia Barrino

Legislative Description

Barrino, Fantasia; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/20/2014

Full Bill Text

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