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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
20-185
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 8, 2014
To recognize Milton “GoGo Mickey” Freeman for contributions he has made to GoGo Music.
WHEREAS, Milton Freeman is a native of the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, Milton Freeman was raised in the Trinidad neighborhood;
WHEREAS, Milton Freeman released a solo, instrumental album on Liaison Records in 1991 titled “It Gets no Rougher”;
WHEREAS, Milton Freeman, created No Rougher Productions in 2008;
WHEREAS, Milton Freeman has played for several R&B and Hip Hop Artists, including: Prince Markie D, Heavy D, The Roots, Doug E. Fresh, and Teddy Riley;
WHEREAS, Milton Freeman was with the Go Go Band Rare Essence for 28 years;
WHEREAS, Milton Freeman was won 2 individual “Wammies” from the Washington Area Music Association and 5 as a member of Rare Essence along with a spot in WAMA’s Hall of Fame;
WHEREAS, Milton Freeman has won “Conga Player of the Year” in 2006 at the first Go-Go Awards, and won it again in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Milton Freeman is a District of Columbia Go-Go legend and is known for his fast hands on congas and for his raw beats.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “Milton “GoGo Mickey” Freeman Recognition Resolution of 2014”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes Milton Freeman for his contributions to Go-Go Music and to the residents of the District of Columbia.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
