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SENATE RESOLUTION 41
By Akbari
SR0041
004278
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A RESOLUTION to honor and commend Kyle Whalum of
Memphis.
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we should salute those citizens who, through their
extraordinary efforts and artistic contributions, have distinguished themselves as community
leaders of whom we can all be proud; and
WHEREAS, one such noteworthy person is Kyle Whalum, a talented bass player,
songwriter, singer, and producer who has earned recognition and acclaim through his work with
renowned artists such as Katy Perry and Kelly Clarkson; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Whalum hails from the highly respected Whalum family of Memphis, the
members of which, over four generations, have distinguished themselves time and again in the
fields of music, worship, and public service; and
WHEREAS, Kyle Whalum is the son of the acclaimed saxophonist Kirk Whalum, cousin
to saxophone player Kenneth Whalum, and nephew to jazz singer/songwriter Kevin Whalum,
and he has continued the family legacy of excellence in music; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Whalum epitomizes the spirit and commitment to family and community
that are characteristic of a true Tennessean; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that we acknowledge and applaud Kyle Whalum for his
commitment to excellence in music and beyond; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, that we honor and commend Kyle
Whalum for his indelible contributions to music and extend to him our best wishes for much
continued success.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared
for presentation with this final clause omitted from such copy.