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GA SR701
Resolution
Status
Passed
3/16/2022
Primary Sponsor
Ed Harbison
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AI Summary
- Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Mitch Faulkner for decades of service as a distinguished radio personality and champion of African American music and cultural affairs
- Resolution honors the broader legacy of Black radio personalities, who since 1929 have promoted both spiritual and secular African American music and served as voices for marginalized artists excluded from mainstream radio
- Acknowledges the role of Black radio broadcasters as social engineers promoting civil rights, voter registration, economic development, academic achievement, and collective awareness
- Joins the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus and WCEG Network Incorporated in saluting Black radio personalities and calls upon all Georgians to study, reflect on, and celebrate African American music during June, African American Music Appreciation Month (established by President Jimmy Carter in 1979)
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide an appropriate copy of the resolution to Mitch Faulkner
Legislative Description
Faulkner, Mitch; recognize
Last Action
Senate Read and Adopted
3/16/2022
Full Bill Text
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