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MS SR18
Resolution
AI Summary
- Extends recognition of the Mississippi Senate to King Edward Antoine for receiving the 2023 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music
- King Edward Antoine is a veteran blues guitarist with 67 years of professional musical experience who has performed at major festivals including the Chicago Blues Festival and Crescent City Blues Festival
- Antoine was the lead guitarist for the Blue Monday Band at Hal and Mal's restaurant in Jackson for over 11 years and performed at the legendary Subway Lounge
- He has been featured on three Mississippi Blues Trail markers, received a Peavey Award for his contribution to Mississippi music, and served on the Mississippi Arts Commission's Artist Roster for 10 years
- Resolution directs that this recognition be presented to Antoine as part of the Governor's Arts Awards presentation and made available to the Capitol Press Corps
Legislative Description
Recognize King Edward Antoine as the recipient of the 2023 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music.
Last Action
Adopted
2/2/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules1/31/2023
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