Bill Text: GA SB12 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: State Symbols; designate Georgia Mass Choir as official mass choir

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2012-01-09 - Senate Recommitted [SB12 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-SB12-Introduced.html

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11 LC 33 3856

Senate Bill 12

By: Senators Jackson of the 2nd, James of the 35th and Sims of the 12th

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT

To amend Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, so as to designate the Georgia Mass Choir as Georgia's official mass choir; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Georgia Mass Choir, one of the most highly acclaimed gospel choirs in this country, has featured some of the finest singers in this state since the choir's inception more than 15 years ago; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Mass Choir has gloriously represented Georgia before the world at events such as the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, in major motion pictures such as The Preacher's Wife, and on television programs such as Saturday Night Live, the Today Show, and Good Morning America; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Mass Choir is not only the predominant vocal gospel powerhouse of this state but is also an important cultural icon; and

WHEREAS, the Georgia Mass Choir has been celebrated and recognized year after year for its talent and contributions with Stellar, Grammy, and Dove Award nominations for its recorded hits on its eight spectacular albums; and

WHEREAS, as the Georgia Mass Choir has added immeasurably to the cultural, economic, and social development of Georgia, it is only fitting that the Georgia Mass Choir be recognized as Georgia's official mass choir.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:

SECTION 1.

Article 3 of Chapter 3 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state symbols, is amended by adding a new Code section to read as follows:

"50-3-86.

The Georgia Mass Choir is designated as Georgia's official mass choir."

SECTION 2.

All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.