George, Neil "Iwer"; commend
This resolution (HR 499) is a ceremonial gesture recognizing Neil "Iwer" George, a Trinidad and Tobago Soca musician and cultural icon. It formally commends his decades-long contributions to Carnival music, including his roles as a performer, actor, and award-winning artist (notably winning Soca Monarch titles in 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2020). The resolution does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely serves to honor his cultural impact. The House of Representatives adopted it on March 4, 2025, directing the Clerk to provide George with a copy.
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
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Arlene Beckles
DDemocratic
P
Bryce Berry
DDemocratic
P
Eric Bell
DDemocratic
P
Park Cannon
DDemocratic
P
Segun Adeyina
DDemocratic
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