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GA SR710

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/16/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ed Harbison

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Georgia Senate recognizes and commends Bishop Ray Neal for his 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, promoted both spiritual and secular African American music and served as voices for marginalized artists excluded from mainstream radio
  • Acknowledges Black radio broadcasters' role as social engineers promoting civil rights, voter registration, economic development, academic achievement, and collective awareness
  • Georgia Senate and Georgia Legislative Black Caucus join WCEG Network Incorporated in saluting Black radio personalities and call 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)
  • Secretary of the Senate is directed to provide a copy of the resolution to Bishop Ray Neal

Legislative Description

Neal, Bishop Ray; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

3/16/2022

Full Bill Text

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