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This resolution honors Anita Ward, a Memphis-born singer best known for her 1979 disco hit "Ring My Bell," by recognizing her significant musical achievements and cultural impact. The resolution highlights Ward's background as a psychology graduate and former teacher who became a chart-topping musician, with her signature song reaching No. 1 on multiple music charts in the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. It details her musical career, including her debut album Songs of Love, which reached high positions on album charts, and her periodic returns to performing, such as her New Year's Eve performances in New York City and Memphis, and a recent 2024 performance in Las Vegas. The resolution also notes Ward's inclusion in the PBS series Disco: Soundtrack of a Revolution and celebrates her as one of Tennessee's most beloved musical artists. Ultimately, the resolution formally honors Ward, acknowledges her contributions to popular music, and extends best wishes for her future endeavors, while also directing that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation.

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