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MS HR48

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Commends actor and playwright John Maxwell of Jackson, Mississippi, for receiving a Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts in the Artistic Excellence category on February 20, 2014.
  • Recognizes Maxwell's one-man show "Oh, Mr. Faulkner, Do You Write?" premiered at New Stage Theater in Jackson in 1981 and performed in over 12 countries and most of the continental United States.
  • Notes Maxwell's screen adaptation of "Mr. Faulkner" won Best Actor Award at the 2006 Atlanta Film Festival and holds a master's degree in theatre from the University of Mississippi.
  • Acknowledges Maxwell's founding of Fish Tales Group, a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing interest in the Bible through original drama, and his various theatrical productions.
  • Directs that copies of the resolution be furnished to Mr. Maxwell and members of the Capitol Press Corps.

Legislative Description

John Maxwell; commend and congratulate upon being a recipient of a Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Rules3/17/2014

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