House Resolution 1274
By: Representative Taylor of the 92nd
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Dr. Aduke Aremu; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Dr. Aduke Aremu is an internationally recognized playwright, producer, and
educator with more than five decades of distinguished service to the arts and arts education;
and
WHEREAS, a resident of Georgia with deep historical roots in Savannah, she has made
significant contributions to American and international theatre, with works presented at
major cultural institutions in the United States and abroad; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Aremu has served as a New York State Arts Commissioner, and produced
works at leading venues including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, BAM, and the
Apollo Theatre; and
WHEREAS, she has held faculty appointments at multiple colleges and universities, and
founded pioneering arts-based educational initiatives; and
WHEREAS, her exemplary career has been recognized with numerous honors, including the
Georgia Outstanding Citizen Award and President Barack Obama's Lifetime Achievement
Award, reflecting her enduring impact on cultural excellence, education, and public service;
and
WHEREAS, a graduate of Hunter College with advanced studies at New York University,
Dr. Aremu continues to advance cultural excellence and civic engagement as founder and
executive producer of Aduke Aremu Productions, LLC, leaving an enduring legacy of artistic
achievement, educational innovation, and public service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Aduke Aremu and extend sincere best
wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.
Aduke Aremu.