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This resolution mourns the passing of Roberta Flack, a renowned musician and cultural icon who died on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. The document highlights her remarkable musical career, including her status as a four-time Grammy Award winner who made history as the first solo artist to win Record of the Year in two consecutive years for her songs "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" and "Killing Me Softly With His Song". The resolution celebrates her diverse musical talents, spanning soul, jazz, folk, and pop, and emphasizes her significant contributions beyond music, such as founding the Roberta Flack School of Music in the Bronx and The Roberta Flack Foundation, which supports music education and assists underprivileged communities. It also acknowledges her advocacy for social issues, including gay rights, and her ability to use music as a platform for addressing racial solidarity and social frustration. The resolution formally pauses to mourn her death, express condolences to her family, and ensure her legacy is remembered as a groundbreaking artist who profoundly influenced American music and culture.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/J446