Bill Text: GA HR2283 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

Georgia House Resolution 2283 (Prior Session Legislation)

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.