1968, he left home to tour the nowfamous Southern “chitlin’ circuit” with another local band, Moses Dillard and the TexTown Display, with whom he gained the experience that would help prepare him for a solid career as a recording artist and entertainer; and Whereas, during the course of his career, Peabo’s rich, almost operatic voice has earned him many accolades, among them two Grammy awards: the first for his work in Disney’s Oscarwinning Picture” theme song, and the Beast” (1991), with “Best “Beauty international pop singer Celine Dion; the second for Whole “A New World,” the theme song from with Regina Belle Aladdin, (1992); and Whereas, a man’s gifts make room for him, and Peabo’s gifts found a place for him in the theater world, as well. As an actor, he appeared in the lead role for the touring production of the Tony Awardwinning musical and in the role of the wizard in a Raisin touring company of another famed musical, In 1998, he The Wiz. appeared in the Michigan Opera Theater’s production of Gershwin’s and Porgy and Bess; Whereas, an avid golfer, Peabo will never turn down a chance to a few balls,” and he has participated in numerous tournaments. “hit To his family, he is simply a big brother, dedicated father, and handsome singer of love ballads”; and “PopPop, Whereas, Peabo Bryson offers a timeless mix of pop and soul as only he can. He has amassed a loyal fan base, critical acclaim, and an avalanche of awards as one of the truly best friends a song could ever have. Appreciatively, the members of the General Assembly take great pleasure in celebrating the achievements of the legendary Peabo Bryson, one of South Carolina’s own, and believe it would be fitting and proper to dedicate a portion of North Academy Street in the City of Greenville in his honor. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring: That the South Carolina General Assembly request the Department of Transportation name the portion of North Academy Street in the City of Greenville from its intersection with East North Street to its
1968, he left home to tour the nowfamous Southern “chitlin’ circuit” with another local band, Moses Dillard and the TexTown Display, with whom he gained the experience that would help prepare him for a solid career as a recording artist and entertainer; and Whereas, during the course of his career, Peabo’s rich, almost operatic voice has earned him many accolades, among them two Grammy awards: the first for his work in Disney’s Oscarwinning “Best Picture” theme song, “Beauty and the Beast” (1991), with international pop singer Celine Dion; the second for “A Whole New World,” the theme song from Aladdin, with Regina Belle (1992); and Whereas, a man’s gifts make room for him, and Peabo’s gifts found a place for him in the theater world, as well. As an actor, he appeared in the lead role for the touring production of the Tony Awardwinning musical Raisin and in the role of the wizard in a touring company of another famed musical, The Wiz. In 1998, he appeared in the Michigan Opera Theater’s production of Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess; and Whereas, an avid golfer, Peabo will never turn down a chance to “hit a few balls,” and he has participated in numerous tournaments. To his family, he is simply a big brother, dedicated father, and “PopPop, handsome singer of love ballads”; and Whereas, Peabo Bryson offers a timeless mix of pop and soul as only he can. He has amassed a loyal fan base, critical acclaim, and an avalanche of awards as one of the truly best friends a song could ever have. Appreciatively, the members of the General Assembly take great pleasure in celebrating the achievements of the legendary Peabo Bryson, one of South Carolina’s own, and believe it would be fitting and proper to dedicate a portion of North Academy Street in the City of Greenville in his honor. Now, therefore, Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring: That the South Carolina General Assembly request the Department of Transportation name the portion of North Academy Street in the City of Greenville from its intersection with East North Street to its
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