Bill Text: MS SC532 | 2020 | Regular Session | Engrossed
Bill Title: Recognize Steve Forbert as the recipient of the 2020 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music.
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-2)
Status: (Passed) 2020-02-21 - Enrolled Bill Signed [SC532 Detail]
Download: Mississippi-2020-SC532-Engrossed.html
MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE
2020 Regular Session
To: Rules
By: Senator(s) Horhn, Butler, Frazier, Norwood, Jackson (32nd), McCaughn, Tate
Senate Concurrent Resolution 532
(As Adopted by Senate)
A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE RECOGNITION OF THE MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE TO FOLK ROCK SINGER STEVE FORBERT AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2020 GOVERNOR'S ARTS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC.
WHEREAS, the Governor's Arts Awards Program has announced its 2020 recipients, which includes Steve Forbert for Excellence in Music; and
WHEREAS, established in 1988, Governor's Arts Awards are given to individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding work in the artistic disciplines, as well as arts-based community development and arts patronage in Mississippi. The awards are presented in partnership with the Governor's Office and signify the important relationship between government and the arts; and
WHEREAS, Steve Forbert is an American troubadour, and singer-songwriter, whose career in folk rock spans nearly four decades; and
WHEREAS, the Meridian native officially began his career in New York City, performing on street corners and working his way up to high-profile gigs at Greenwich Village clubs, which earned him a major record label deal; and
WHEREAS, between 1978 and 1982, Forbert released four acclaimed albums, including Jackrabbit Slim with the #11 charting hit "Romeo's Tune," before moving to Nashville, where he continued to record and tour. His "Any Old Time," a tribute to Jimmie Rodgers, received a Grammy nomination in 2003 for Best Traditional Folk Album. In 2006, Forbert was inducted into the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame. His 2018 memoir, Big City Cat: My Life In Folk-Rock, documents 60 years and focuses on his adventures in New York City during the punk rock and new wave explosion. Forbert's 20th studio album will be released in 2020. He continues to tour internationally; and
WHEREAS, demand for his live performances has taken Forbert to venues across the United States and abroad. He has one of the most loyal fan bases in folk rock; and
WHEREAS, it is with great pride that we pay tribute and express appreciation for the talent of a world-class Mississippian who has made Mississippi a better place and exemplifies the musical traditions of our great state:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRING THEREIN, That we do hereby extend the recognition of the Mississippi Legislature to Steve Forbert, the recipient of the 2020 Governor's Arts Award for Excellence in Music, and extend our congratulations to this mighty musician on this auspicious occasion.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution be presented to Steve Forbert as part of the Governor's Arts Awards presentation, and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.
