Okaloosa County BOCC — June 3, 2014 — 6-3-14 Dixie Phonics Day proclamation — reading text

P ROCLAMATION WHEREAS, Herbert J. “Kuntry” Carter has pursued the focused effort to create a new concept of music known as “Dixie Phonics” for the expansion and development of southern music; and WHEREAS, grassroots American Folk music has its origins in the Appalachian Mountains; and WHEREAS, Canjun music is identified with southern Louisiana; and WHEREAS, the form of music known as Texas Swing was created in the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, Bluegrass music traces its conception to rural Kentucky; and WHEREAS, there is now a broad platform containing these musical concepts on which new artists can develop. It is agreed that these traditional southern musical identities represent a cultural exchange through music; and WHEREAS, due to the absence of a clearly identifiable musical style in the Panhandle Region of Flor- ida and south Georgia; and WHEREAS, it is fitting that “Dixie Phonics” be recognized as a cultural and artistic manifestation of music unique to Okaloosa County and the Panhandle Region of Florida. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED by the Board of County Commissioners of Okaloosa County, Florida, that July 1, 2014, be known as “DIXIE PHONICS DAY” in Okaloosa County and commend Dixie Phonics and Herbert J. “Kuntry” Carter for the elevation and development of a distinct musical styling. DULY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of June, 2014. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA ATTEST: _________________________________ CHARLES K. WINDES, Jr. CHAIRMAN ___________________________ DON W. HOWARD CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT