07 LC 35
0491
House
Resolution 507
By:
Representatives McKillip of the
115th,
Benfield of the
85th,
Drenner of the
86th,
Kaiser of the
59th,
Levitas of the
82nd,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Commending
R.E.M. on their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and into the
Georgia Music Hall of Fame; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
R.E.M. emerged on the music scene in Athens in 1980 as a unique rock band
imprinting their work with a fresh, new style which defined the genre of
Alternative Rock; and
WHEREAS,
since 1980 the band has continued to entertain audiences with their individual
brand of music, releasing 13 studio records; and
WHEREAS,
R.E.M. has had several Number One albums and has sold over 70 million records,
making the band one of the most critically and commercially successful groups of
all time; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of their tremendous success and popularity, as well as their many
contributions, they have received three Grammy awards, six
Rolling Stone
covers, numerous MTV Video Music Awards,
and a host of humanitarian awards; and
WHEREAS,
the band´s commitment to others is reflected in their generous financial
support of such Georgia projects as the Boys and Girls Club, local school music
programs, and other grass roots community organizations; their worldwide
philanthropic contributions have included Amnesty International, Greenpeace,
Vote for Change, and Doctors Without Borders; and
WHEREAS,
R.E.M. is rightfully deserving of induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of
Fame and into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame for the band´s many successes,
and it is both fitting and proper that we recognize this band´s
contribution to Georgia´s musical history.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that this body
commends R.E.M. for their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and
into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and looks forward to seeing the band´s
artistic work recognized and recorded into Georgia´s musical history and
legacy.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the members
of R.E.M.