House Resolution 497
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Beckles of the 96th, Berry of the 56th, and Bell of
the 75th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Winston "Gypsy" Peters; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, over the course of five decades, Winston "Gypsy" Peters, has charted many
paths and has earned many titles and much recognition along the way; and
WHEREAS, hailing from Mayaro, Trinidad, this son of the soil is recognized as one of
Trinidad and Tobago's most prolific calypsonians and is a former Calypso Monarch; and
WHEREAS, gaining considerable acclaim for his calypso contributions, Gypsy is an
international performer, most famous for his timeless hit songs Sinking Ship, Little Black
Boy, Rhythm of a People, I’m a Warrior; and
WHEREAS, Gypsy has earned numerous accolades throughout his career including
receiving the Chaconia Medal Silver in 1988 for his outstanding contribution to the
development of Calypso music in Trinidad and Tobago; and
WHEREAS, he is highly regarded as one of the world's best Extempo artists, having won
the National Extempo Finals 14 times over the course of his career; and
WHEREAS, his dedication and commitment to the people of Trinidad and Tobago extends
far beyond entertainment arenas and cultural ambassadorship; Gypsy is a former Minister of
Community Development, former Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism for the Government
of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, a former president of the Trinbago Unified
Calypsonians Organization, and a former vice-president of the Copyright Organization of
Trinidad and Tobago; and
WHEREAS, currently, Gypsy proudly serves his nation as the Chairman of the National
Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago, the organization that manages all Carnival
activities under the Government's aegis; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished musician and public servant be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
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.
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
Winston "Gypsy" Peters.