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MS SC580

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/14/2017

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends legislative recognition to the Mississippi Opera as a 2017 Governor's Arts Award recipient for Artistic Excellence
  • Acknowledges the Mississippi Opera's 71-year history as the 9th oldest continuously operating opera company in the United States, founded in 1945
  • Recognizes the organization's commitment to arts education, student performances, and the competition "The Voices of Mississippi" to develop local vocalists
  • Notes the company's expanded programming including traditional opera seasons, cabarets, and the commissioning of a new opera titled "Tear Down This Wall" scheduled to debut in 2017
  • Resolution to be presented to the Mississippi Opera at the Governor's Arts Awards presentation on February 16, 2017

Legislative Description

Recognize Mississippi Opera as recipient of the 2017 Governor's Arts Award for Artistic Excellence.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/14/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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