Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 497: Peters, Winston "Gypsy"; commend
Last action March 4, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally recognizes and commends Winston "Gypsy" Peters, a Trinidadian calypso musician and former government minister, for his decades-long career and public service.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It honors Winston "Gypsy" Peters, a calypso musician from Trinidad and Tobago, for his five-decade career in music and his public service roles in the Trinidad and Tobago government. The resolution recounts his career highlights, including his hit songs, his 1988 Chaconia Medal Silver award, his 14 National Extempo Finals wins, and his past positions as a government minister and arts organization leader. It resolves that House members commend his cultural and musical contributions and wish him continued health and happiness, and directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the resolution to him.
What the bill does
- Formally states that the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes and commends Winston "Gypsy" Peters for his cultural and musical contributions.
- Extends the House's best wishes for his continued health and happiness.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to Peters.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute or provide any funding.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects Winston "Gypsy" Peters, the honoree, and has no direct legal or practical effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies since it creates no enforceable rules.
Why it matters
The resolution has no effect on Georgia law or policy. Its significance is symbolic: it places an official statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives into the public record honoring an individual's career and contributions.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses summarize Peters' career as a calypso musician, including his hit songs and 1988 Chaconia Medal Silver award.
- The whereas clauses also describe his government service, including roles as Minister of Community Development and Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism in Trinidad and Tobago.
- The resolving clause states the House's commendation and best wishes for Peters.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to Peters.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend the significant cultural and musical contributions of Winston "Gypsy" Peters and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued health and happiness”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Segun Adeyina (D, HD-110)
- Arlene Beckles (D, HD-96)
- Bryce Berry (D, HD-56)
- Eric Bell (D, HD-75)
Topics
- ceremonial resolution
- Georgia House of Representatives
- cultural recognition