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This resolution honors the memory of Felix Guignard, a Haitian-born musician, pianist, and composer who lived in Johnson City, Tennessee. Born in 1927 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Guignard was a talented musician who began playing piano at a young age, performing for the Haitian president at fifteen and later for Vice President Richard Nixon. Throughout his career, he played in various locations including hotels in Atlanta, Georgia, and venues in the U.S. Virgin Islands, and was known for his multilingual abilities, speaking French, Creole, Spanish, and English. The resolution highlights his musical achievements, including recording several albums and playing on famous pianos owned by musicians like Cole Porter and Liberace. After a successful musical career, Guignard retired to Johnson City with his life partner Carol Fair, continuing to share his musical talents locally. The resolution commemorates his life, acknowledges his surviving family members, and expresses sympathy for his loss, emphasizing his legacy of integrity, compassion, and dedication to his craft and family.

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