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GA HR1774

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/29/2018

Primary Sponsor

Park Cannon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Atlanta Freedom Bands, a nonprofit volunteer organization, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, having been founded in 1993 by Walter F. "Buz" Carr III
  • Atlanta Freedom Bands is the only wind band in Georgia with a mission to represent the LGBTQ+ community, providing positive representation through music
  • The organization expanded from the original Atlanta Freedom Marching Band to include multiple ensembles: the Atlanta Freedom Concert Band, The MetroGnomes Stage Band, the Atlanta Freedom Color Guard, and others
  • Atlanta Freedom Bands has performed across Georgia and the Southeast and participated in events of national importance, including the inaugurations of Presidents Clinton and Obama, alongside the Lesbian and Gay Band Association
  • The organization has commissioned new works from Georgian composers and created a Student Composer Residency Program for music students at Georgia colleges and universities

Legislative Description

Atlanta Freedom Bands; occasion of its 25th anniversary; commend

Last Action

House Read and Adopted

3/29/2018

Full Bill Text

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