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MS HC79

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/29/2014

Primary Sponsor

Joey Hood

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Celebrates the musical accomplishments and homecoming of the Blackwood Brothers gospel quartet, a nationally acclaimed group with significant ties to Choctaw County and Mississippi.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules3/25/2014

Full Bill Text

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