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HR 289: The Woodbine Opry; 25th anniversary; recognize

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House Resolution 289

By: Representatives Sainz of the 180th, Burchett of the 176th, Efstration of the 104th, Dempsey of the 13th, Williams of the 168th, and others

A RESOLUTION

Congratulating The Woodbine Opry upon its 25th anniversary; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, The Woodbine Opry will celebrate 25 years of old-time music at the beautifully renovated "Old School" in Woodbine, Georgia, during the week of February 10, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the celebration will begin on Monday, February 10, with a tribute to the original founders of The Woodbine Opry, featuring songs and stories reminiscent of its early days; and

WHEREAS, on Thursday, February 13, the popular band Satilla Blue will perform, packing the Old School Auditorium with a full floor of dancers; and

WHEREAS, the celebration will continue on Friday, February 14, with a bluegrass and Gospel jam session, followed by an electric country music dance night on Saturday, February 15, to conclude the festivities; and

WHEREAS, although the Old School Auditorium seats fewer than 200 patrons, The Woodbine Opry's livestream and social media platforms reach 15,000 to 20,000 views each month from across the country and around the world; and

WHEREAS, as one of the longest-running free live music venues in the State of Georgia, The Woodbine Opry has provided weekly performances of bluegrass, Gospel, and classic country music at the Old Woodbine School for 25 years; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable establishment be appropriately honored during this special time.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body congratulate The Woodbine Opry upon the grand occasion of its 25th anniversary as well as extend best wishes for a jam-packed week of joyous musical celebration.

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 The Woodbine Opry.