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GA HR977
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Houston Gaines
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AI Summary
- Georgia House Resolution 977 honors the life and memory of songwriter Mike Dekle, who passed away on February 24, 2022
- Born in Panama City, Florida, Dekle launched his songwriting career in the early 1980s after moving to Nashville; his song "Scarlet Fever" was recorded by Kenny Rogers and reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1983
- Dekle signed an exclusive songwriting deal with Kenny Rogers and had songs recorded by George Jones and Keith Whitley on their respective 1988 albums
- In more recent years, Dekle co-wrote multiple tracks with Brantley Gilbert across four albums, including the No. 1 hit "Country Must Be Country Wide" (co-written with Colt Ford)
- The Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Dekle's family
Legislative Description
Dekle, Mike; condolences
Last Action
House Read and Adopted
3/11/2022
Full Bill Text
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