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MS SR20

Resolution

Status

Engrossed

2/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

John Horhn

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends Mississippi Senate recognition to Ed McGowin, internationally renowned painter and conceptual artist, as the 2023 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement recipient
  • McGowin was born in Hattiesburg in 1938, graduated from University of Southern Mississippi, and earned a master's degree from University of Alabama
  • Created the notable "Name Change" series from 1970-1972 by legally changing his name twelve times and producing distinct bodies of work under each identity
  • Works are held in major museum collections including Whitney, Hirshhorn, Guggenheim, and the Mississippi Museum of Art
  • Directs presentation of the resolution to McGowin as part of the Governor's Arts Awards ceremony and distribution to Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Recognize Ed McGowin as the recipient of the 2023 Governor's Arts Award for Lifetime Achievement.

Last Action

Adopted

2/2/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules1/31/2023

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