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GA SR618
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Halpern
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AI Summary
- Celebrates the 90th birthday of Dr. Joyce Finch Johnson, born in 1922 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, a pianist and organist who performed her first recital at age 11
- Dr. Johnson earned her doctorate in piano from Northwestern University in 1971, becoming the first Black woman to do so
- Served as organist at Spelman College since 1955 and is professor emerita of music, having taught at the institution for more than 50 years
- Recipient of the Edward A. Hansen Leadership Award from the American Guild of Organists, one of the organization's highest honors
- Encourages all Georgia residents to explore the creative arts in honor of Dr. Johnson's legacy and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide her a copy of the resolution
Legislative Description
Johnson, Dr. Joyce Finch; celebrate
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/4/2022
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