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MS SC556

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

Terry Burton

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Mississippi songwriter-recording artist Steve Azar as unofficial Music and Culture Ambassador for the State of Mississippi
  • Acknowledges Azar's musical achievements including hit songs "I Don't Have To Be Me Til Monday" and "Sunshine," which received BMI Million-Air Awards and endorsement from Taylor Swift
  • Credits Azar with philanthropic work through the Steve Azar St. Cecilia Foundation, which has channeled over $500,000 to Mississippi causes through annual charity golf events over three years
  • Highlights Azar's diverse accomplishments including performing at the 2015 FIS Alpine World Ski Championship opening ceremony (reaching one billion households), co-founding the Mighty Mississippi Music Festival, and serving as artist-in-residence at Delta State University's Delta Music Institute
  • Welcomes Azar at the Mississippi Tourism Association Legislative Reception on January 25, 2017

Legislative Description

Recognize Mississippi Songwriter and Recording Artist, Steve Azar, as Music and Culture Ambassador for 2017.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/14/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/16/2017

Full Bill Text

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