Peters, Winston "Gypsy"; commend
This resolution (HR 497) formally recognizes and commends Winston "Gypsy" Peters, a renowned Trinidad and Tobago calypsonian and public servant, for his decades-long contributions to music, culture, and government service. It highlights his achievements as a former Calypso Monarch, recipient of Trinidad and Tobago's Chaconia Medal Silver, and roles including Minister of Community Development and current Chairman of the National Carnival Commission. The resolution, passed unanimously by the House of Representatives, extends best wishes to Peters and directs the Clerk to provide him with a copy. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 4, 2025
Last action Mar 4, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Read and Adopted
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Arlene Beckles
DDemocratic
P
Bryce Berry
DDemocratic
P
Eric Bell
DDemocratic
P
Segun Adeyina
DDemocratic
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