HR1044: HR1044 Mitchell, Teresa LaBarham; commend

26 LC 129 0627 House Resolution 1044 By: Representative Jackson of the 128th A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Teresa LaBarham Mitchell; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Teresa LaBarham Mitchell is an entrepreneur and artistic director with over 402 years of experience in performance, artist development, and ministry leadership; and3 WHEREAS, Teresa LaBarham Mitchell began her illustrious career in music in 1970 while4 living in Atlanta, Georgia; and5 WHEREAS, through hard work, perseverance, and determination her career would grow,6 giving her opportunities to sing background vocals for the Legendary Temptations, as well7 as performing on stage with prestigious artists including Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Tony8 Bennett, and Harry Belefonte; and9 WHEREAS, a life-long leader, Teresa blends creative excellence with compassionate10 mentorship and guided direction as the co-owner and artistic director of Mitchell’s Academy11 of Music and the founder and producer of T-Music Productions; and12 H. R. 1044 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0627 WHEREAS, located in Perry, Georgia, Mitchell’s Academy of Music , Performing Arts13 Centre, is a long standing music education and performing arts centre that hosts concerts,14 student recitals, and various music and vocal courses; and15 WHEREAS, under her guiding hand as founder and her exceptional instruction as a vocal16 coach, Mitchell’s Academy of Music has developed a reputation for renown; and17 WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkab le Georgian be18 appropriately honored.19 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that20 the members of this body recognize and commend Teresa LaBarham Mitchell for her21 commitment to cultivating talent and inspiring transformation as well as extend sincere best22 wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success.23 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 and directed to make an appr opriate copy of t his resolution ava ilable for distribution to25 Teresa LaBarham Mitchell.26 H. R. 1044 - 2 -