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MS SC603

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

3/6/2018

Primary Sponsor

Sollie Norwood

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the award-winning career of Jackson State University Band Director Dowell Taylor during Black History Month
  • Taylor served as Director of Bands at Jackson State University from 1984-1992, where the "Sonic Boom of the South" marching band received national recognition in major publications and performed at events including the 1991 NBA All-Star Game and Motown's 30th Anniversary Celebration
  • Returned to JSU in 2012 as Interim Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music, developing an accredited undergraduate degree program in Music Technology
  • Recipient of the JSU Outstanding Alumnus Award (1992) and named "Local Musician of the Year" by Jackson Music Awards in 1998, 2000, and 2003
  • Resolution directs that the resolution be presented to Dowell Taylor, Jackson State University President, Greater Mount Calvary Baptist Church, and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Recognize award-winning career of JSU "Sonic Boom of the South" Band Director Dowell Taylor.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

3/6/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules2/20/2018

Full Bill Text

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