South Carolina H 3821: Welcome PJ Morton to SC

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2025-2026 Bill 3821 Text of Previous Version (Jan. 29, 2025) - South Carolina Legislature Online 

South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026

Bill 3821

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A house RESOLUTION

TO RECOGNIZE AND 
HONOR PJ MORTON FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL MUSICAL TALENT AND SUCCESS AND TO WELCOME 
HIM TO THE KOGER CENTER IN COLUMBIA ON FEBRUARY 21, 2025.

Whereas, the members of 
the South Carolina House of Representatives are pleased to learn that PJ Morton 
will be performing at the Koger Center on February 21, 2025; and

Whereas, born in New 
Orleans, Louisiana, his father is a Canadian-born American gospel singer and the 
founder of the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship, Bishop Paul S. Morton. 
His mother is Dr. Debra Brown Morton, pastor of Greater St. Stephen Full Gospel 
Baptist Church; and

Whereas, Mr. Morton 
graduated from St. Augustine High School and earned a bachelor's degree in marketing 
from Morehouse College in 2003; and

Whereas, an American 
musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, Mr. Morton has been the 
keyboardist for the pop band Maroon 5 since 2012. He originally joined the band 
as a touring member in 2010 and became an official member in 2012; and

Whereas, he released 
his debut solo EP (extended play), Following My First Mind, in March 
2012. In May 2013, he released his first major label debut album, New 
Orleans. The album's lead single, "Only One," which features Stevie Wonder, 
was nominated for the Best R&B Song at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 
2014. In 2016, he released his mixtape Bounce & Soul Vol. 1 
in March and the Sticking to My Guns EP in July. On April 14, 2017, he 
released his studio album Gumbo, earning him two Grammy Award 
nominations for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Song at the 60th Annual 
Grammy Awards; and

Whereas, on August 28, 
2020, he released his long-awaited gospel album, Gospel According To PJ. 
A documentary was also released featuring his experience in producing Gospel 
music, the process of each song, and his father; and

Whereas, the South 
Carolina House of Representatives is grateful that PJ Morgan is bringing his 
talent to the Palmetto State, and the members wish him much continued success. Now, 
therefore,

Be it resolved by the House 
of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, recognize 
and honor PJ Morton for his exceptional musical talent and success and to 
welcome him to the Koger Center in Columbia on February 21, 2025.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution 
be presented to PJ Morton.

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