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GA SR1176
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Brandon Beach
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate recognizes Tyler Perry for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the State of Georgia, sponsored by Senators Beach of the 21st and James of the 35th
- Perry opened a 200,000 square foot studio in Atlanta in 2008 at Delta Airlines' former headquarters, employing hundreds of Georgians, and in 2015 purchased 330 acres of the former Fort McPherson military base for state-of-the-art film and television production facilities
- Perry's entertainment career highlights include his 1998 musical debut at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, a number-one feature film in 2005, a New York Times bestselling book in 2006, and multiple record-setting television series on TBS and OWN
- Perry supports communities through charitable organizations including Feeding America, Covenant House, Hosea Feed the Hungry, and his own Tyler Perry Foundation, which empowers economically disadvantaged youth, seniors, and families
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Tyler Perry
Legislative Description
Perry, Tyler; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/14/2016
Full Bill Text
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