[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 364 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 364

         Designating June as ``African-American Music Month''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 5, 1994

 Mr. Blackwell (for himself, Mr. Mfume, Mr. Foglietta, Mr. Nadler, Mr. 
  Conyers, Mr. Engel, Mr. Frost, Mr. Romero-Barcelo, Mr. Kleczka, Ms. 
  Velazquez, Ms. Norton, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Clyburn, Mr. Underwood, Mr. 
     Watt, Mr. Owens, Mr. Lancaster, Mr. Dellums, Mr. Thompson of 
Mississippi, Mr. Scott, Ms. Brown of Florida, Mr. Jefferson, Mr. Payne 
  of New Jersey, Mr. Washington, Mr. Tucker, Mr. Towns, and Mr. Rush) 
 introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
               Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
         Designating June as ``African-American Music Month''.

Whereas the International Association of African-American Music has proclaimed 
        June as ``African-American Music Month;
Whereas African-American music is indigenous to the United States and originates 
        from Africa, genres such as gospel, blues, jazz, rock, rhythm and blues, 
        rap, hip-hop, and their variations have their roots in the African-
        American experience;
Whereas African-American music's prominence has reawakened interest in the 
        legacy and heritage of the art form;
Whereas artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, executives, educators, and 
        other music industry professionals provide inspiration and leadership 
        through the very music they create and manufacture, the educational 
        information disseminated and financial contributions made to various 
        charitable and community-based organizations;
Whereas African-American music has had a pervasive influence on dance, fashion, 
        language, art, literature, cinema, media, advertisements, and more;
Whereas African-American music embodies the strong presence of and significant 
        contributions made by African-Americans to both society as a whole and 
        to the music industry;
Whereas African-American music has a positive impact and broad appeal to diverse 
        groups, both nationally and internationally;
Whereas the multibillion dollar African-American music industry contributes 
        greatly to the worldwide economy; and
Whereas the month of June should be designated each year to afford all Americans 
        an opportunity to study, reflect, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, 
        and significance of African-Americans' contribution to Global Culture: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That June is designated as 
``African-American Music Month'', and the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United 
States to observe such month by recognizing African-American music and 
by participating in appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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