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US SR584
Resolution
AI Summary
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Senate resolution honoring Reverend Richard Smallwood (November 30, 1948 – 2025), a gospel composer, pianist, and arranger born in Atlanta, Georgia
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Smallwood graduated cum laude from Howard University, co-founded the Celestials (Howard's first gospel choir), and later earned a Master of Divinity degree from Howard in 2004
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Received 8 Grammy Award nominations, won 3 Dove Awards, and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2006; his 1984 album "Psalms" topped the gospel charts and his signature song "Total Praise" (1996) defined his career
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His compositions were recorded by artists including Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, and Destiny's Child; "I Love the Lord" was featured in the 1996 film "The Preacher's Wife"
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Resolution mourns his passing, honors his contributions to American music, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies to his family, Howard University, and Metropolitan Baptist Church of Washington, D.C.
Legislative Description
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist, and arranger.
Arts, culture, religion
Last Action
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S263; text: CR S260)
1/15/2026