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2003-07-03 01:25 | User Profile
[DOCID: f:hc151ih.txt] 104th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 151
Recognizing the importance of African-American music to global culture and calling on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate African-American music.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 12, 1996
Mr. Fattah (for himself, Mr. Hilliard, Mrs. Meek of Florida, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Gordon, Ms. Norton, Mr. English of Pennsylvania, Mr. Dellums, Mr. Foglietta, Mr. Hinchey, Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of Texas, Mr. Gonzalez, Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas, Mr. Kleczka, Mr. Klink, Mr. Pastor, Mrs. Collins of Illinois, Mr. Barrett of Wisconsin, Mr. Coyne, Mr. Clinger, Mr. Underwood, Mr. Quinn, Mrs. Clayton, Mr. Fox of Pennsylvania, Mr. Owens, Mr. Frazer, Mr. Rush, Mr. Towns, Mr. Jacobs, Mr. Thompson, Ms. McKinney, Mr. Hastings of Florida, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Payne of New Jersey, Mr. Clement, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Abercrombie, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Conyers, Ms. Lofgren, Mr. Horn, Mr. Stokes, Mr. Brown of California, Mr. Flake, Mr. Bonior, Mr. Frost, Mr. Bryant of Texas, Mr. Kildee, Mr. Wynn, Mr. Richardson, Mr. Fields of Louisiana, Mr. Lewis of Georgia, Ms. Waters, Mr. Scott, Mr. Dixon, Mr. Lipinski, and Mr. Engel) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Economic and Educational Opportunities
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of African-American music to global culture and calling on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, and celebrate African-American music.
Whereas African-American music is indigenous to the United States and originates
from African genres of music;
Whereas African-American genres of music such as gospel, blues, jazz, rock,
rhythm and blues, rap, and hip-hop have their roots in the African-
American experience;
Whereas African-American music has a pervasive influence on dance, fashion,
language, art, literature, cinema, media, advertisements, and other
aspects of culture;
Whereas the prominence of African-American music in the 20th century has
reawakened interest in the legacy and heritage of the art form of
African-American music;
Whereas African-American music embodies the strong presence of, and significant
contributions made by, African-Americans in the music industry and
society as a whole;
Whereas African-American music has a positive impact on and broad appeal to
diverse groups, both nationally and internationally;
Whereas artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, educators, executives, and
other professionals in the music industry provide inspiration and
leadership through their creation of music, dissemination of educational
information, and financial contributions to charitable and community-
based organizations;
Whereas the multibillion dollar African-American music industry contributes
greatly to the worldwide economy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress--
(1) recognizes the importance of the contributions of African-
American music to global culture and the positive impact of African-
American music on global culture; and
(2) calls on the people of the United States to take the
opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality,
and importance of African-American music.
(2) calls on the people of the United States to take the opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and importance of African-American music.
Oops! I forgot to study, reflect and celebrate the[color=red] majesty [/color]and importance....
2003-07-03 01:34 | User Profile
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