| 1 | 1 | | 25 LC 129 0277 |
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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 499 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110 |
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| 5 | 5 | | , Beckles of the 96 |
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| 15 | 15 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 16 | 16 | | Recognizing and commending Neil "Iwer" George; and for other purposes. |
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| 18 | 18 | | WHEREAS, hailing from South Trinidad, Neil 'D Boss Iwer' George is one of Trinidad and2 |
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| 19 | 19 | | Tobago's most prolific cultural and Soca icons; and3 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, since the inception of his career, in 1987, Iwer George's name has been4 |
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| 21 | 21 | | synonymous with the Carnival season; and5 |
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| 22 | 22 | | WHEREAS, he performs at all the major carnival events in Trinidad & Tobago such as Hyatt6 |
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| 23 | 23 | | Lime, UWI All Inclusive, I UP, Jam naked, Lara All Inclusive, Candy Coated Events,7 |
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| 24 | 24 | | Passage to Asia, Army Fete, Yuma events, Dimanche Gras, Jouvert Carnival Monday and8 |
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| 25 | 25 | | Parade of the Bands on the road carnival Tuesday, as well as for numerous prestigious9 |
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| 26 | 26 | | corporate events; and10 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, he has performed regionally and internationally in Jamaica, Grenada, St. Kitts11 |
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| 28 | 28 | | and Nevis, New York, Toronto, Bahamas, Germany, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Miami, and12 |
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| 29 | 29 | | on the Uber Soca Cruise; and13 |
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| 30 | 30 | | H. R. 499 |
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| 32 | 32 | | WHEREAS, most recently, Iwer George was an actor, writer, and executive producer of the |
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| 34 | 34 | | movie Soca Prison; and 15 |
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| 35 | 35 | | WHEREAS, his exceptional musical talents have been recognized though numerous awards,16 |
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| 36 | 36 | | including earning the title of Soca Monarch in 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2020, as well as17 |
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| 37 | 37 | | winning both the titles of International Soca Monarch & Road March in 2020; and18 |
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| 38 | 38 | | WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the accomplishments of this talented and19 |
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| 39 | 39 | | devoted musician be appropriately recognized.20 |
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| 40 | 40 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21 |
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| 41 | 41 | | the members of this body recognize and commend the significant cultural and musical22 |
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| 42 | 42 | | contributions of Neil "Iwer" George and extend their best wishes for his continued success.23 |
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| 43 | 43 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24 |
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| 44 | 44 | | and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Neil25 |
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| 45 | 45 | | "Iwer" George.26 |
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| 46 | 46 | | H. R. 499 |
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