HR 1044: Mitchell, Teresa LaBarham; commend

House Resolution 1044

By: Representative Jackson of the 128th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Teresa LaBarham Mitchell; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, Teresa LaBarham Mitchell is an entrepreneur and artistic director with over 40 years of experience in performance, artist development, and ministry leadership; and

WHEREAS, Teresa LaBarham Mitchell began her illustrious career in music in 1970 while living in Atlanta, Georgia; and

WHEREAS, through hard work, perseverance, and determination her career would grow, giving her opportunities to sing background vocals for the Legendary Temptations, as well as performing on stage with prestigious artists including Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Tony Bennett, and Harry Belefonte; and

WHEREAS, a life-long leader, Teresa blends creative excellence with compassionate mentorship and guided direction as the co-owner and artistic director of Mitchell’s Academy of Music and the founder and producer of T-Music Productions; and

WHEREAS, located in Perry, Georgia, Mitchell’s Academy of Music, Performing Arts Centre, is a long standing music education and performing arts centre that hosts concerts, student recitals, and various music and vocal courses; and

WHEREAS, under her guiding hand as founder and her exceptional instruction as a vocal coach, Mitchell’s Academy of Music has developed a reputation for renown; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable Georgian be appropriately honored.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize and commend Teresa LaBarham Mitchell for her commitment to cultivating talent and inspiring transformation as well as extend sincere best wishes for her continued health, happiness, and success. 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 Teresa LaBarham Mitchell.