In Georgia: Jamie on their minds
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ATLANTA — Thrilled by Jamie Foxx’s Oscar win for his portrayal of Ray Charles in “Ray,” the Georgia House is hoping the actor will visit the state’s Capitol to reenact a 1979 visit by the singer.
A resolution introduced this week congratulates Foxx on his best-actor Oscar and invites him to the chamber to be honored.
The Legislative Black Caucus, which sponsored the idea, is hoping Foxx will perform “Georgia on My Mind” on a piano in the House chamber.
Charles performed the song for lawmakers in 1979 when it was designated the state song. Georgia politicians maintained a close relationship with the singer afterward; he performed at the 2003 inauguration of Gov. Sonny Perdue. In his autobiography, “Brother Ray,” Charles said he was deeply honored by his visit to the House. “That touched my heart,” he wrote. “I cried. I truly did.”
Sponsors haven’t heard whether Foxx will be able to make the visit.
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