Bill Text: GA HR1494 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Peoples, Ms. Dottie; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-08 - House Read and Adopted [HR1494 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1494-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1494
By:
Representatives Mangham of the
94th,
Collins of the
95th,
Abdul-Salaam of the
74th,
Dawkins-Haigler of the
93rd,
Brooks of the
63rd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Ms. Dottie Peoples; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Ms. Dottie Peoples has earned a well-deserved reputation as a visionary
entrepreneur and music label head, celebrated artist, insightful songwriter,
consummate producer, and anointed minister; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Peoples began her illustrious career in music as a child, performing at
school, home, and church; and
WHEREAS,
after graduating high school, Ms. Peoples' beautiful voice caught the ear of
Dorothy Norwood, and she was invited to join the popular gospel act, the Norwood
Singers, which traveled around the country and served as the opening act for
performances by the Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder; and
WHEREAS,
after her time with the Norwood Singers, Ms. Peoples moved to Georgia to serve
as a church music director and eventually was appointed to the position of
general manager of Church Door Records, where she also gained experience as a
producer and radio show host; and
WHEREAS,
Ms. Peoples was signed to the fast growing gospel label, Atlanta International
Records, and released 11 recordings and garnered more than 50 awards,
nominations, and recognitions with the label; and
WHEREAS,
after a successful career with Atlanta International Records, Ms. Peoples
ventured out on her own and established the Atlanta-based DP Muzik Group, which
serves as the label for her most recent album,
Do
It!, with recordings that signify the
realization of God's hand in guiding her dreams to reality; and
WHEREAS,
this Songbird of the South serves as the "Power to End Stroke Ambassador" for
the American Heart Association and is the national spokeswoman for Speaking of
Women's Health; and
WHEREAS,
a multi-talented signer, Ms. Peoples is a three-time Grammy Award nominee, a
multiple Stellar and Dove Award winner, and has recently been chosen to
represent Descending Dove Cosmetics and Angel Ambiance Hair Care as their
national spokeswoman; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the impressive career of this
distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body recognize Ms. Dottie Peoples on her many accomplishments in the music
industry and extend to her their sincere best wishes for many more years of
health, happiness, and success.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to Ms. Dottie
Peoples.
