HR 499: George, Neil "Iwer"; commend

House Resolution 499

By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110th, Beckles of the 96th, Berry of the 56th, Bell of the 75th, and Cannon of the 58th

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing and commending Neil "Iwer" George; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, hailing from South Trinidad, Neil 'D Boss Iwer' George is one of Trinidad and Tobago's most prolific cultural and Soca icons; and

WHEREAS, since the inception of his career, in 1987, Iwer George's name has been synonymous with the Carnival season; and

WHEREAS, he performs at all the major carnival events in Trinidad & Tobago such as Hyatt Lime, UWI All Inclusive, I UP, Jam naked, Lara All Inclusive, Candy Coated Events, Passage to Asia, Army Fete, Yuma events, Dimanche Gras, Jouvert Carnival Monday and Parade of the Bands on the road carnival Tuesday, as well as for numerous prestigious corporate events; and

WHEREAS, he has performed regionally and internationally in Jamaica, Grenada, St. Kitts and Nevis, New York, Toronto, Bahamas, Germany, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Miami, and on the Uber Soca Cruise; and

WHEREAS, most recently, Iwer George was an actor, writer, and executive producer of the movie Soca Prison; and

WHEREAS, his exceptional musical talents have been recognized though numerous awards, including earning the title of Soca Monarch in 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2020, as well as winning both the titles of International Soca Monarch & Road March in 2020; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the accomplishments of this talented and devoted musician 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 Neil "Iwer" George and extend their best wishes for his continued 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 Neil "Iwer" George.