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Commends native Mississippian Tonya Boyd-Cannon for her appearance and competition on Season 8 of NBC's "The Voice."

Recognizes Boyd-Cannon's musical background, including her work as a minister of music, sheriff's deputy choir director, music teacher, and background vocalist for Jean Knight.

Acknowledges her successful blind audition on February 24, 2015, where she performed "Happy" and was selected by judge Adam Levine for his team.

Highlights her educational training at Dillard University and Tougaloo College, professional achievements including winning "Budweiser's Battle for the Crown" in 2010, and performances at Jazz Fest in 2012 and 2013.

Extends best wishes for continued success in all future endeavors and directs copies of the resolution be provided to Mrs. Boyd-Cannon and the Capitol Press Corps.