[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 15 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 15

 To provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor 
                    of Louis ``Satchmo'' Armstrong.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 5, 1993

    Mr. Conyers submitted the following joint resolution; which was 
       referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
 To provide for the issuance of a commemorative postage stamp in honor 
                    of Louis ``Satchmo'' Armstrong.

Whereas Louis ``Satchmo'' Armstrong overcame great poverty and social 
        disadvantage to become an internationally renowned musician;
Whereas Louis Armstrong, a symbol of twentieth century American culture, was 
        substantially responsible for the popularity of jazz, which is both an 
        American art form and a National treasure;
Whereas the unique creative talent and innovative improvisational style of Louis 
        Armstrong transformed jazz and inspired generations of jazz musicians;
Whereas Louis Armstrong was undoubtedly the greatest horn player of his day, as 
        well as one of the leading trumpet players of all time and one of 
        America's foremost musical ambassadors;
Whereas Louis Armstrong has influenced more horn players than any other musician 
        in the history of jazz, and this influence has helped perpetuate the art 
        form of jazz;
Whereas the accomplishments of Louis Armstrong as a musical and technical 
        virtuoso on the trumpet were a milestone in the evolution of jazz-form 
        ensemble ragtime into an interpretive musical art;
Whereas Louis Armstrong, as an African-American musician, made groundbreaking 
        advances in the integration of the performing arts during a career which 
        lasted over five decades; and
Whereas the unwavering dedication of Louis Armstrong to his craft serves as an 
        inspiration for all Americans and a reminder of the important 
        contributions of African-Americans to American culture: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the Postmaster General 
shall issue a commemorative postage stamp in honor of Louis ``Satchmo'' 
Armstrong. Such a stamp shall be issued and sold for such period as the 
Postmaster General shall determine.

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