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Ricci deForest

2/22/2019

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Today, we honored Ricci deForest with this resolution:
​Recognizing and commending Ricci deForest; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Ricci deForest is the founder, curator, and artistic director of Atlanta's esteemed

Madame C.J. Walker Beauty Shoppe Museum, a museum dedicated to the preservation of

Madame C.J. Walker's renowned beauty product development legacy; and

WHEREAS, the Madame Museum is located immediately below the headquarters of the

historic WERD radio station, which at the time of its founding stood as the first African

American owned and operated radio station in North America, and Ricci dedicates

significant energy and resources to the promotion of its sounds and history; and

WHEREAS, Ricci has diligently and conscientiously devoted innumerable hours of his time,

talents, and energy toward the betterment of his community and state as evidenced

dramatically by his superlative efforts to educate the public about Atlanta's rich and dynamic

history; and

WHEREAS, his significant organizational and leadership talents, remarkable patience and

diplomacy, keen sense of vision, and sensitivity have earned him the respect and admiration

of his colleagues and associates; and

WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding contributions of this

extraordinary artistic director and his phenomenal museum be appropriately recognized.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that

the members of this body recognize and commend Ricci deForest and the superb Madame

C.J. Walker Beauty Shoppe Museum and extend the most sincere best wishes for continued
growth and success.
Thank you Ricci for your hard work toward saving such an iconic and historic location. If you would like to visit the museum, it is located at: 54 Hilliard St NE, Atlanta GA  30312.
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