On the recordJune 6, 2001
I would like to thank Mr. Marcus Bartlett for his invaluable contributions to the arts and music culture in the South. Mark has been a long-time friend of Mary Plumer, a community activist in my congressional district. Involved in music and entertainment during his 50-year career, Mark has contributed to our American cultural and artistic heritage. He is viewed as a pioneer in radio, television, and cable. Mark is the former executive vice president of Cox Broadcasting Corporation. In 1924, young Marcus went to Atlanta and began providing piano accompaniment for choral groups and orchestras that performed each day on 'The Voice of the South.' Today, still guided by genuine generosity, he continues to dedicate his time to entertain senior citizens at retirement homes, hospitals, and churches in Atlanta. I thank Mark for truly being in tune with the community spirit, and I wish him many more years of happiness and harmony.
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