[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 120 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 120

       To designate March 20, 1993, as ``National Quilting Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 24, 1993

Mrs. Bentley (for herself, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Doolittle, Mr. Frost, Mr. 
Murtha, Mr. Gingrich, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Kasich, Mr. Leach, Mr. McDade, Mr. 
Ravenel, Ms. DeLauro, Mr. Montgomery, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. 
Gillmor) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred 
           to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
       To designate March 20, 1993, as ``National Quilting Day''.

Whereas quiltmaking is an ancient art form which has evolved in the United 
        States to become instantly recognizable as an American folk art;
Whereas quiltmaking serves the needs of many people and has been the stimulus 
        for social gatherings which promote sharing, friendship, and mutual 
        support;
Whereas quilting is often representative of the social, religious, or political 
        convictions of the maker;
Whereas quiltmakers have provided comfort and warmth to generations of loved 
        ones, the ill, and the unfortunate through the gift of quilts; and
Whereas recognition is due to all of the quiltmakers in this Nation who share 
        their creativity, time, and talents to the benefit of mankind, thus 
        preserving a part of our American heritage: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 20, 1993, is 
designated as ``National Quilting Day''. The President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the 
United States to observe such day with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities.

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