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House Resolution 499
By: Representatives Adeyina of the 110
th
, Beckles of the 96
th
, Berry of the 56
th
, Bell of the
75
th
, and Cannon of the 58
th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Neil "Iwer" George; and for other purposes.
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WHEREAS, hailing from South Trinidad, Neil 'D Boss Iwer' George is one of Trinidad and2
Tobago's most prolific cultural and Soca icons; and3
WHEREAS, since the inception of his career, in 1987, Iwer George's name has been4
synonymous with the Carnival season; and5
WHEREAS, he performs at all the major carnival events in Trinidad & Tobago such as Hyatt6
Lime, UWI All Inclusive, I UP, Jam naked, Lara All Inclusive, Candy Coated Events,7
Passage to Asia, Army Fete, Yuma events, Dimanche Gras, Jouvert Carnival Monday and8
Parade of the Bands on the road carnival Tuesday, as well as for numerous prestigious9
corporate events; and10
WHEREAS, he has performed regionally and internationally in Jamaica, Grenada, St. Kitts11
and Nevis, New York, Toronto, Bahamas, Germany, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Miami, and12
on the Uber Soca Cruise; and13
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WHEREAS, most recently, Iwer George was an actor, writer, and executive producer of the
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movie Soca Prison; and 15
WHEREAS, his exceptional musical talents have been recognized though numerous awards,16
including earning the title of Soca Monarch in 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2020, as well as17
winning both the titles of International Soca Monarch & Road March in 2020; and18
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the accomplishments of this talented and19
devoted musician be appropriately recognized.20
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that21
the members of this body recognize and commend the significant cultural and musical22
contributions of Neil "Iwer" George and extend their best wishes for his continued success.23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized24
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Neil25
"Iwer" George.26
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