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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION
21-28
IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
April 14, 2015
To recognize and honor Kimberly “Ms. Kim” Graham for her illustrious 20-year career in go-go music.
WHEREAS, Ms. Kim was born on June 3, 1974 in Ward 7 in the District of Columbia and is a current Ward 5 resident;
WHEREAS, Ms. Kim is known as the “First Lady of Go-Go”;
WHEREAS, Ms. Kim was heavily influenced by gospel, R&B, and go-go music and began her singing career at 11 years of age;
WHEREAS, Ms. Kim made her go-go debut in 1995 when she joined with noted go-go group Rare Essence and performed with itfor several years, leaving her footprint in the go-go scene;
WHEREAS, Ms. Kim raised the bar for women in go-go by recording Ashlee Simpson’s “Pieces of Me”;
WHEREAS, Ms. Kim later went on to perform with Backyard Band before venturing out to start her own band, The Kim Michelle Experience;
WHEREAS, Ms. Kim has performed with several famous recording artists, including Ludacris, Angie Stone, Paula Campbell, Doug E. Fresh, Biz Markie, Raheem DeVaughn, and the District’s own Wale and Chuck Brown;
WHEREAS, Ms. Kim has won several awards over her career, including the “Leading Lady of Go-Go” award at the inaugural 93.9 WKYS Go-Go Awards in 2006 and later the “Best Female Vocalist” award and “Upcoming Band of the Year” award with The Kim Michelle Experience in 2010;
WHEREAS, Ms. Kim joined the renowned group Familiar Faces (now Team Familiar) in 2011, teaming up with Donnell “D. Floyd” Floyd, Milton “GoGo Mickey” Freeman, and others to create a special chemistry in the group;
WHEREAS, Ms. Kim helps shape young girls in the District by mentoring them in singing, music, and life skills; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Kim continues to wow her fans with her unique style and artistry as she celebrates 20 years in the go-go industry in 2015.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that the Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and honors Kimberly “Ms. Kim” Graham for her 20-year career in go-go music and extends its wishes for her continued success.
Sec. 2.. This resolution may be cited as the “Ms. Kim Recognition Resolution of 2015”.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
