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MS HC79
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/29/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joey Hood
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AI Summary
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Celebrates the musical accomplishments and homecoming of the Blackwood Brothers gospel quartet, a nationally acclaimed group with significant ties to Choctaw County and Mississippi.
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Recognizes the quartet's formation in 1934 by brothers Doyle, James, and Roy Blackwood and his son R.W. Blackwood, and their 80-year legacy of gospel music.
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Notes the quartet's achievements including eight Grammy Awards, six Dove Awards, induction into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and over 200 albums with tours in 47 countries.
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Honors their performance at the Choctaw County Homecoming Concert at Ackerman Baptist Church on Saturday, March 29, 2014, and their appearances on major platforms including the Grand Ole Opry and Billy Graham Crusades.
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Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to each member of the Blackwood Brothers Quartet and the Capitol Press Corps.
Legislative Description
Blackwood Brothers Quartet; commend musical accomplishments of in observance of Choctaw County Homecoming.
Last Action
Enrolled Bill Signed
3/29/2014