HomeMy WebLinkAboutEXECUTIVE ORDER_ MAYOR DAVIS- SHARON LAFAYE JONES AUGUSTA
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GEORGIA
EXECUTIVE ORDER
BY THE MAYOR:
FLAGS ON CITY BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS ORDERED
LOWERED TO HALF STAFF
WHEREAS: The residents of the City of Augusta Richmond County, along with her family and
friends mourn the passing of Sharon Lafaye Jones aka"The Lady James Brown"; and
WHEREAS: Sharon Lafaye Jones was born on May 4, 1956, in Augusta, Georgia,the youngest of
six children to Ella Mae(Nee Price)and Charlie Jones; and
WHEREAS: Ms.Jones worked as a corrections officer at Riker's Island and as an armored car guard
for the Wells Fargo Corporation while she pursued her passion of becoming a high-
energy, expressive classic and funk soul singer; and
WHEREAS: Ms. Jones found success with her backing band"the Dap-Kings" in 1996. She recorded
six albums. Her 2014 album titled"Give the People What They Want"was nominated
for a Grammy in the Best R&B album category; and
WHEREAS: Ms.Jones will forever be remembered for her authentic voice that connected with her
fans and for the many prestigious appearances on-screen and abroad. The documentary
titled"Miss Sharon Jones", is noted for her candidness in publicizing her battle with
cancer that inspired others; and
WHEREAS: Ms.Jones is recognized and revered for her artistic talent,incomparable performances,
influential recordings and worldwide contribution as a musical pioneer by the City of
Augusta,Georgia; and
NOW,THEREFORE,IN HONOR AND AS A MARK OF RESPECT FOR THE
MEMORY OF SHARON LAFAYE JONES,"THE LADY JAMES BROWN",
PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME AS THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF AUGUSTA,RICHMOND COUNTY,IT IS HEREBY
ORDERED: That the flag of the United States and flag of the Great State of Georgia be flown half-
staff on all City buildings and grounds until sunrise,Tuesday,December 20th,2016.
This 16t day of December,2016.
avis,Jr.
Mayor