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GA SR932
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
Hardie Davis
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Parade of Quartets, a program featuring African American gospel groups that began in the 1950s during WJBF's transition from radio to television under J. B. Fuqua's leadership
- The 60th Anniversary Diamond Celebration was held on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the Marriott Augusta Convention Center, with proceeds benefiting the Henry L. Howard Educational Fund
- The program has served as a community outreach platform providing information and spiritual enrichment to residents of the Central Savannah River Area, and is considered one of the longest continuously running programs in the United States
- The show was originally hosted by Steve Manderson, then by Henry L. Howard (who added a morning prayer, minority business promotion, and a "Past, Present, Future" community service segment), and is currently hosted and produced by his son Karlton Howard
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Parade of Quartets
Legislative Description
Parade of Quartets; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
2/17/2014
Full Bill Text
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