House Resolution 806
By: Representative Jackson of the 128th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Morris Roberts; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, from an early age Morris Roberts has had tremendous musical talent and a
passion to share his talent with others; and
WHEREAS, throughout high school he participated in the Glee Club; was the marching
band's drum major and student director; played alto sax and was lead singer of the local
group, The Soul Sensations; and sang in the choir at Tennille Grove Baptist Church in
Tennille, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, when Morris served in the United State Marine Corps, in Okinawa, Japan, he
worked as a guest DJ at radio station KSBK, Naha, Japan, and he found a way to sing by
sitting in with various Japanese Bands; and
WHEREAS, singing is his passion; whether with the church choir, the bands of Okinawa,
local singing groups like Original Southern Travelers in New Jersey gospel group, open mike
nights, or talent shows, he would always find a place to sing; and
WHEREAS, after his service, Morris started his own agency, MRPP Agency and booked
national acts around the country as well as opened the famed Peppermint Entertainment
Complex in Orange, New Jersey, and started a singing career of his own; and
WHEREAS, outside of music, Morris continues to uplift the community of Tennille by
assisting in political campaigns, education and alumni affairs, and feeding the hungry; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this
remarkable and distinguished Georgian be appropriately recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body recognize and commend Morris Roberts for his dedication to both
the community and the musical and cultural landscape of Georgia.
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
Morris Roberts.