House Resolution 87

A RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING AND HONORING THE IMPECCABLE ARTISTRY, CRAFTSMANSHIP, TALENT AND IMPACTFUL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY OF MR. MARTY STUART, UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE 2022 CLASS OF THE MISSISSIPPI ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE HALL OF FAME.

WHEREAS, given the rich history of successes of the great Magnolia State's native sons and daughters, who have become shining ambassadors of the state's wealth of artistic, musical, literary and silver screen talents, very little mystery remains to the validity that Mississippi is a place where legends are born and dreams become reality; and

WHEREAS, in 2001, the Mississippi Legislature, by virtue of Senate Bill No. 2666, provided for the creation of an educational, entertaining and interactive facility in Meridian, which materialized in the establishment of the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience (The MAX), which tells the stories of all of Mississippi's arts and entertainment icons; and

WHEREAS, in homage to the enduring impact of the state's creative legacy, The MAX initiated the Mississippi Hall of Fame in January 2017, with an inaugural class of 18 inductees, and in keeping with the tradition of honoring the influential men and women who trace their roots to Mississippi and represent the best of Mississippi's artistic talents, The MAX has deemed it fitting to induct Mr. Marty Stuart, a country music legend, into the 2022 Class of the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stuart, a proud native of Philadelphia, Mississippi, got his start performing with Lester Flatt, and then toured with Johnny Cash's band before beginning work as a solo artist in the early 1980s, and today he tours with his band, the Fabulous Superlatives, and he is also a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and was also inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2021; and

WHEREAS, with five Grammy Awards and sixteen Grammy nominations, Mr. Stuart has recorded over 20 studio albums, and has charted over 30 times on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, with his highest chart entry being "The Whiskey Ain't Workin'", a duet with Travis Tritt; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Stuart plays a lead role in telling the story of Mississippi's arts in The MAX's exhibits, and he also performed at the last Hall of Fame induction ceremony; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of the House of Representatives to honor the diverse mix of creative legends from across the State of Mississippi of Mr. Stuart's intrinsic talent, and whose contributions to the entertainment industry bestow great pride and esteem upon all Mississippians:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby acknowledge and honor the impeccable artistry, craftsmanship, talent and impactful contributions to the entertainment industry of Mr. Marty Stuart, upon his induction into the 2022 Class of Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience Hall of Fame on December 15, 2022.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to Mr. Marty Stuart, The MAX, and to the members of the Capitol Press Corps.