Bill Text: GA HR954 | 2011-2012 | Regular Session | Introduced


Bill Title: Lou Walker Senior Center Choir; commend

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-12 - House Read and Adopted [HR954 Detail]

Download: Georgia-2011-HR954-Introduced.html
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House Resolution 954
By: Representatives Mayo of the 91st, Mosby of the 90th, Mitchell of the 88th, Williams of the 89th, and Kendrick of the 94th

A RESOLUTION


Recognizing and commending the Lou Walker Senior Center Choir; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the Lou Walker Senior Center Choir was established in 2006 with eight dedicated members under the guiding leadership of Ms. Evelyn Craig; and

WHEREAS, today, the choir has grown to an impressive 125 members and is led by its director, Ms. Gloria Stegar, and choir musician, Ms. Helen S. Smith; and

WHEREAS, members of the Lou Walker Senior Center Choir are some of the most talented singers in the area aged 55 and older, and many of the group's soloists are also soloists in the choirs of some of the major churches in metro Atlanta; and

WHEREAS, in addition to concerts and programs at the Lou Walker Senior Center, the choir has performed at the annual DeKalb TRIAD Scam Jam, for the DeKalb Board of Commissioners, at Commissioner Larry Johnson's Christmas Tree Lighting, at the Georgia Capitol, at South DeKalb Mall during the holiday season, and at New Bethel AME Church for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration; and

WHEREAS, this amazing group of musicians uplifts the hearts and spirits of their audiences, and their dedication and commitment are worthy of recognition.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body commend the Lou Walker Senior Center Choir for its many beautiful performances and extend best wishes for a successful and joyful future.

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 the Lou Walker Senior Center Choir.
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