HR 806: Roberts, Morris; commend

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.