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GA SR895
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joshua McKoon
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate Resolution 895, introduced by Senator McKoon of the 29th District, recognizes and commends Alton Russell, known as "The Georgia Tale Teller," for his work as a Cowboy Ambassador preserving Western pioneer heritage through storytelling, poetry, history, and entertainment
- Russell has spent over 35 years promoting the cowboy way and traveling throughout the southeastern United States, appearing at venues including Ft. Benning Frontier Days, the Atlanta Braves, Columbus State University, schools, nursing homes, and storytelling festivals
- He holds memberships in the Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame, the Atlanta Society of Entertainers, the National Storytelling Network, the Southern Order of Storytellers, and is a charter member of the Columbus Storytelling Cluster and active member of the Los Pistoleros stunt performance team
- Russell has donated his time and talent to perform at schools, college campuses, hospitals, nursing homes, senior citizens centers, and events for Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Girl Scouts
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to Alton Russell
Legislative Description
"Alton Russell, The Georgia Tale Teller"; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/11/2014
Full Bill Text
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