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Senate
Resolution 1284
By:
Senators Rogers of the 21st, Heath of the 31st and Chance of the 16th
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
and commending Third Day, the Grammy award winning contemporary Christian band;
and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Third Day was formed in 1991 in Marietta, Georgia, when singer Mac Powell and
guitarist Mark Lee, just completing high school, decided to leave their garage
band to form a band where they could express their faith in God through their
music; and
WHEREAS,
the band has also included current members David Carr, Tai Anderson, and touring
member Scotty Wilbanks, and former members Billy Wilkins, Geof Barkley, and Brad
Avery; and
WHEREAS,
in recognition of their commitment to spread the teachings of Christianity
through their music, the band took their name from the biblical account of Jesus
who rose from the dead on the third day following his crucifixion;
and
WHEREAS,
Third Day has been described by Billboard magazine as "not only one of the best
Christian bands of the 1990´s but one of the best rock bands, period";
and
WHEREAS,
since the 1990´s the band has only continued to increase in popularity and
success, establishing an extraordinary musical career which includes 24 GMA Dove
Awards, 8 Grammy Award nominations, being named one of the Top 10 Contemporary
Christian artists, 24 number 1 radio singles, 1 RIAA Certified Platinum Record,
and 6 Gold Records, and now the band has won an unprecedented three Grammy
Awards for each of their last three studio albums: "Come Together" won the
Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album of 2002; "Wire" won the Grammy Award for
Best Rock Gospel Album of 2004; and "Wherever You Are" won the Grammy Award for
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album of 2006; and
WHEREAS,
their new album, "Revelation," releases July 29, 2008, and features 12 new
songs, adding to the band´s rich history of gold and platinum selling
records; and
WHEREAS,
the band´s success is a tribute to the members´ hard work, dedication,
and amazing musical abilities, and their tremendous achievements and strong
proclamation of faith have brought great pride to the State of Georgia, the
community, and their friends and family members; and
WHEREAS,
it is only fitting and proper that this body recognize the many contributions
this incredibly talented group has made through their inspirational
music.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
congratulate Third Day for their brilliant success and commend them for their
contributions to the citizens of this state which they have provided through
their musical message of faith and hope.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the members and former
members of Third Day.