Bill Text: GA HR2312 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: Peoples, Ms. Dottie; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-29 - House Read and Adopted [HR2312 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2009-HR2312-Introduced.html

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10 LC 94 3585

House Resolution 2312

By: Representatives Abdul-Salaam of the 74th, Frazier of the 123rd, Morgan of the 39th, Brooks of the 63rd, Abrams of the 84th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Commending Ms. Dottie Peoples; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Dottie Peoples is a "people person" who continually reaches out to others to uplift, encourage, and inspire; and

WHEREAS, a talented gospel singer, Ms. Peoples has been compared to Mahalia Jackson, Aretha Franklin, and Shirley Ceasar and has been graced with the moniker "the gospel Patti LaBelle"; and

WHEREAS, she was invited to tour with the world's greatest storyteller, Dorothy Norwood, which traveled around the country and served as the opening act for performances by the Rolling Stones and Stevie Wonder; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Peoples has had a successful career in the music industry, earning three Grammy Award nominations, a Dove Award from Best Traditional Gospel Album, and induction into the Music Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, her amazing talent has been recognized with over 50 prestigious awards, nominations, and recognitions, and she has made countless appearances in television programs, tours, and special performances; and

WHEREAS, in 2008, Ms. Peoples launched her own record label, DP Muzik Group, which serves as the label for her most recent album, Do It!; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Peoples recently earned a 2010 Stellar Award for Traditional Female Artist of the Year, and she serves as Ambassador for the American Heart Association's Power to End Stroke campaign; 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.

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.