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Salutes and congratulates Dr. Benjamin Wright from Greenville, Mississippi, upon his induction into the Mississippi Music Hall of Fame at its 15th annual ceremony on January 18, 2011.

Recognizes Wright's 50+ year career as a music arranger and producer who has worked with artists including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind & Fire, and Justin Timberlake.

Credits Wright with contributing to album sales exceeding $100 million and earning more than 30 Gold, Platinum, and Diamond album certifications.

Notes Wright's Grammy Award-winning compositions and arrangements for major hit songs including "Boogie Wonderland," "Don't Stop 'til You Get Enough," and "Until the End of Time."

Acknowledges that MXL Microphones released a custom Gold 35 microphone in Wright's honor in 2007, recognizing his status as an industry standard producer.