Seattle’s own Jimi Hendrix has been honored with a posthumous Medal Of Merit from the state of Washington, reports the Renton Reporter.
On March 18, Governor Bob Ferguson, Lt. Governor Denny Heck, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos hosted the presentation ceremony in Olympia, WA where Hendrix and four members of the Department of Ecology were honored.
Jimi Hendrix’s Medal Of Merit and certificate were presented to members of the Hendrix family and to the Museum of Pop Culture for inclusion in their Hendrix exhibit.
“Through his genius as an American rock guitarist, singer and composer, [Jimi Hendrix] brought positive international attention and interest to his home state of Washington,” said a statement from the office of the Secretary of State. “His unique Washington state story and extensive musical contributions are included in the curriculum of Washington state history and musical arts in high schools and universities.”
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On March 18, Governor Bob Ferguson, Lt. Governor Denny Heck, Secretary of State Steve Hobbs and State Representative Sharon Tomiko Santos hosted the presentation ceremony in Olympia, WA where Hendrix and four members of the Department of Ecology were honored.
Jimi Hendrix’s Medal Of Merit and certificate were presented to members of the Hendrix family and to the Museum of Pop Culture for inclusion in their Hendrix exhibit.
“Through his genius as an American rock guitarist, singer and composer, [Jimi Hendrix] brought positive international attention and interest to his home state of Washington,” said a statement from the office of the Secretary of State. “His unique Washington state story and extensive musical contributions are included in the curriculum of Washington state history and musical arts in high schools and universities.”
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