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OH HR497

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/11/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jamie Callender

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Origin

House of Representatives

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

  • Designates June 11, 2024, as Mojo Nixon Day in Ohio to honor the late Neill Kirby "Mojo Nixon" McMillan, Jr.

  • Recognizes his four-decade career as a recording artist merging punk, folk, talking blues, and rockabilly music, including his iconic song "Elvis Is Everywhere."

  • Acknowledges his roles in the motion picture "Great Balls of Fire," MTV promos, and the documentary "Mojo Manifesto," as well as collaborations with musicians including John Doe, Jello Biafra, and Dave Alvin.

  • Honors his two decades as the voice of "Outlaw Country" on SiriusXM radio and his radio career beginning on WEBN-FM in Greater Cincinnati.

  • Directs the House Clerk to transmit an authenticated copy of the resolution to McMillan's family and urges Ohio citizens to play his music and reflect on his life.

Legislative Description

Honoring the late Neill Kirby "Mojo Nixon" McMillan, Jr. on June 11, 2024, being recognized as Mojo Nixon Day in Ohio.

Last Action

Adopted: Rules and Reference

6/11/2024

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