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HR 1672: Huxsie Scott Bridge; Chatham County; dedicate

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House Resolution 1672

By: Representatives Gilliard of the 162nd and Stephens of the 164th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing Ms. Huxsie Scott and dedicating a bridge in her honor; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Ms. Huxsie Scott is regarded as one of the greatest jazz and blues artists in the history of Coastal Savannah; and

WHEREAS, a native of Savannah, Ms. Scott began her career as a jazz vocalist in 1973, with a powerful voice that will send chills down your spine; and

WHEREAS, she has performed as the opening act for such jazz icons as Lionel Hampton and McCoy Tyner; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Scott was the original jazz vocalist for the Savannah Jazz Orchestra and is a featured performer in the Jukebox Journey musical at the Savannah Theater; and

WHEREAS, her vocal talents extend to gospel and inspirational music, with three of her own gospel recordings and as a staff member in the music ministry of Overcoming By Faith Ministries; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Scott has been recognized with numerous honors, including induction into the Savannah Tribune Gospel Hall of Fame, a bronze medal in the 2004 American Traditions competition, and Best Female Contemporary Gospel Artist by the listeners of WSOK/Clear Channel radio; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable and distinguished Georgian be recognized appropriately by dedicating a bridge in her honor.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ENACTED BY THE GENERAL

ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA that the bridge on State Route 204 over the CSX railroad (Bridge ID # 0510075) in Chatham County is dedicated as the Huxsie Scott Bridge. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation is authorized and directed to erect and maintain appropriate signs dedicating the Huxsie Scott Bridge. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to Ms. Huxsie Scott and to the Department of Transportation.