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House Resolution 497
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110
th
, Beckles of the 96
th
, Berry of the 56
th
, and Bell of
the 75
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Winston "Gypsy" Peters; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, over the course of five decades, Winston "Gypsy" Peters, has charted many2
paths and has earned many titles and much recognition along the way; and3
WHEREAS, hailing from Mayaro, Trinidad, this son of the soil is recognized as one of4
Trinidad and Tobago's most prolific calypsonians and is a former Calypso Monarch; and5
WHEREAS, gaining considerable acclaim for his calypso contributions, Gypsy is an6
international performer, most famous for his timeless hit songs Sinking Ship, Little Black7
Boy, Rhythm of a People, I’m a Warrior; and8
WHEREAS, Gypsy has earned numerous accolades throughout his career including 9
receiving the Chaconia Medal Silver in 1988 for his outstanding contribution to the10
development of Calypso music in Trinidad and Tobago; and11
WHEREAS, he is highly regarded as one of the world's best Extempo artists, having won12
the National Extempo Finals 14 times over the course of his career; and13
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WHEREAS, his dedication and commitment to the people of Trinidad and Tobago extends
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far beyond entertainment arenas and cultural ambassadorship; Gypsy is a former Minister of15
Community Development, former Minister of Arts and Multiculturalism for the Government16
of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, a former president of the Trinbago Unified17
Calypsonians Organization, and a former vice-president of the Copyright Organization of18
Trinidad and Tobago; and19
WHEREAS, currently, Gypsy proudly serves his nation as the Chairman of the National20
Carnival Commission of Trinidad and Tobago, the organization that manages all Carnival21
activities under the Government's aegis; and22
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments of this23
remarkable and distinguished musician and public servant be appropriately recognized.24
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that25
the members of this body recognize and commend the significant cultural and musical26
contributions of Winston "Gypsy" Peters and extend the most sincere best wishes for27
continued health and happiness.28
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized29
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to30
Winston "Gypsy" Peters.31
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