HR1274: HR1274 Aremu, Dr. Aduke; commend

26 LC 129 0915 House Resolution 1274 By: Representative Taylor of the 92nd A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Dr. Aduke Aremu; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Dr. Aduke Aremu is an internationally recognized playwright, producer, and2 educator with more than five decades of distinguished service to the arts and arts education;3 and4 WHEREAS, a resident of Georgia with deep historical roots in Sa vannah, she has made5 significant contributions to American and international theatre , with works presented at6 major cultural institutions in the United States and abroad; and7 WHEREAS, Dr. Aremu has served as a New York State Arts Commissioner, and produced8 works at leading venue s including the Kennedy Center, Lincoln C enter, BAM, and the9 Apollo Theatre; and10 WHEREAS, she has held faculty a ppointments at multiple colleges and universities, and11 founded pioneering arts-based educational initiatives; and12 WHEREAS, her exemplary career has been recognized with numerous honors, including the13 Georgia Outstanding Citizen Award and President Barack Obama's Lifetime Achievement14 H. R. 1274 - 1 - 26 LC 129 0915 Award, reflecting her enduring impact on cultural excellence, education, and public service;15 and16 WHEREAS, a graduate of Hunter College with advanced studies at New York University,17 Dr. Aremu continues to advance cultural excellence and civic en gagement as founder and18 executive producer of Aduke Aremu Productions, LLC, leaving an enduring legacy of artistic19 achievement, educational innovation, and public service.20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 the members of this body recognize and commend Dr. Aduke Aremu and 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 appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Dr.25 Aduke Aremu.26 H. R. 1274 - 2 -