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MS SC535

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/18/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends legislative recognition to The Williams Brothers as recipients of the 2022 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement in Music
  • The Williams Brothers, organized in 1960 in Smithdale, Mississippi, consist of Doug and Melvin Williams, Henry Green, and Andre Tate
  • Group has recorded 3 Billboard Number 1 albums, 18 Top Ten albums, and over 42 albums total, with performances at venues including Madison Square Garden, Apollo Theater, and Carnegie Hall
  • Members have been inducted into the International Gospel Hall of Fame and performed at the White House with Aretha Franklin for former President Barack Obama in 2015
  • Resolution directs the resolution be presented to The Williams Brothers at the Governor's Arts Awards presentation and made available to the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Recognize The Williams Brothers as the recipient of the 2022 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement in Music.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/18/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules2/10/2022
Rules1/28/2022

Full Bill Text

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