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This resolution honors the memory of Mark Moffatt, a renowned Australian music producer, guitarist, and music businessman who made significant contributions to the music industry in both Australia and Nashville, Tennessee. The resolution highlights Moffatt's impressive career, including his groundbreaking work producing the punk band The Saints, his role as an in-house producer at Festival Records, and his efforts to bridge the music scenes of Australia and Nashville. It specifically recognizes his mentorship of Keith Urban, his work with the Australian performing rights organization APRA AMCOS, and his founding membership in the Americana Music Association. The resolution notes Moffatt's professional achievements, such as producing fifteen Australian Recording Industry Association Hall of Fame inductees and receiving the Country Music Association's Global Achievement Award. It also emphasizes his personal qualities, particularly his commitment to his family and his ongoing passion for music, which continued up to the time of his passing. The Tennessee General Assembly formally honors Moffatt's memory, expresses sympathy to his family, and resolves to prepare an official copy of the resolution for presentation.

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