MS SR9

Extends Mississippi Senate recognition to Raphael Semmes as the recipient of the 2021 Governor's Arts Award in the Mississippi Cultural Ambassador category.

Acknowledges Semmes' career as a musician and cultural ambassador, including his work with jazz and blues legends Mose Allison and John Lee Hooker, and international touring.

Recognizes Semmes' contributions to Mississippi's music scene, including organizing talent for gubernatorial inaugurations, producing the Township Jazz Festival, and hosting the Fusion Coffeehouse Jazz Series.

Directs that the resolution be presented to Raphael Semmes during the Governor's Arts Awards presentation and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.