Georgia-2009-HR701-Introduced

By: Representatives Ashe of the 56th, Taylor of the 55th, Bruce of the 64th, Gardner of the 57th, Porter of the 143rd, and others

Recognizing and commending Frank Taylor for all that he has done for Georgia; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Frank Taylor has long been recognized for the vital role that he has played in providing leadership and in serving the citizens of this state; and

WHEREAS, he has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time, talents, and energy toward the betterment of this state as evidenced dramatically by his work as the founder and president of Taylord Entertainment, one of the largest management entertainment agencies in the country; and

WHEREAS, for many years, he has coordinated the incredibly successful Showcase of the South, one of the largest musical events in the Southeast dedicated specifically to independent musicians, which is an annual event at the Rialto Theatre in downtown Atlanta that plays to a packed, sold-out house and has featured such talent as B5, Jagged Edge, and LaToya Scott of the R&B group Xscape; and

WHEREAS, as an essential part of Atlanta's economy and a testament to the opportunities available in this state, the Showcase of the South has long been a catalyst for southern musical artists to gain exposure and experience in the entertainment industry and has prepared emerging artists for professions in the competitive field of entertainment; and

WHEREAS, in addition to his work with the Showcase of the South, Frank Taylor also started the Knowledge is Power Management Only conferences to educate up and coming music industry executives and manages and consults with various artists, producers, and songwriters from around the United States representing diverse musical genres; and

WHEREAS, he also founded the Taylord Empowerment Association of Music Foundation, which provides under-privileged youth and adults throughout the global community with opportunities to actualize their dreams in the field of music; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, his remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen sense of vision, and his sensitivities have earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this remarkable and distinguished Georgian and all that he has done for this state be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that Frank Taylor is commended for his many years of efficient, effective, unselfish, and dedicated public service to the citizens of his community and state, is extended the utmost gratitude for all he has done to make Georgia an even better place to work and to live, and is extended best wishes for continued health and happiness.

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 Frank Taylor.