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119-sres-584119th Congress

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Richard Smallwood, a world-class composer, pianist, and arranger.

Sponsored By: Senator Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

Passed Senate

Summary

Reverend Richard Smallwood’s musical legacy is honored for shaping contemporary gospel through signature songs like "Total Praise", a mix of classical training and faith, and wide influence across artists and audiences. The resolution mourns his passing, notes milestones from his 1948 Atlanta birth, Howard University degrees, the Richard Smallwood Singers and chart-topping albums, multiple Grammy nominations and Dove Awards, his ministry and teaching, a 2006 Gospel Music Hall of Fame induction, and requests that an enrolled copy be sent to his family, Howard University, and Metropolitan Baptist Church of the District of Columbia.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

GA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 1/15/2026

Roll Call Votes

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