Bill Text: GA HR2283 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Currington, Mr. Billy; commend
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2283 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR2283-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 2283
By:
Representatives Coan of the
101st
and Keen of the
179th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Mr. Billy Currington; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Mr. Billy Currington is a talented country singer who has won the hearts of
Americans with his amazing voice and inspired song writing; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Currington went from the small town "Son of the South" to a new star on the
country music scene in 2003 with his self-titled debut album; and
WHEREAS,
he topped the Top Ten charts with amazing singles like "I Got a Feelin" and
"Walk a Little Straighter," before pairing up with country music legend Shania
Twain for the smash duet hit "Party for Two"; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Currington's sophomore album,
Doin' Somethin'
Right, unveils his more mature Southern
sound of blues-tinged country in songs such as "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right,"
"Why, Why, Why," "Whole Lot More," "Here I Am," and "She's Got A Way With Me," a
duet with legendary singer Michael McDonald; and
WHEREAS,
his latest album, A
Little Bit of Everything, showcases his
talent for country with influences from R&B, pop, and rock 'n' roll over the
span of 11 tracks; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Currington skill as an artist has evolved over the years, and he draws in
fans with his upbeat attitude, soaring vocals, and spot-on production;
and
WHEREAS,
his musical success has brought him national media attention from magazines such
as
People
and USA
Today that have named him an On the Verge
Artist; and
WHEREAS,
it is abundantly fitting and proper that the extraordinary accomplishments of
this talented artist be appropriately recognized.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend Mr. Bill Currington for his amazing voice and song writing
skills and extend to him best wishes for future success in the music
industry.
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 Mr. Bill
Currington.
