[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 370 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 370

        Designating May 25, 1995, as ``National Tap Dance Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 25, 1994

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

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
        Designating May 25, 1995, as ``National Tap Dance Day''.

Whereas the multifaceted art form of tap dancing is a manifestation of the 
        cultural heritage of our Nation, reflecting the fusion of African and 
        European cultures into an exemplification of the American spirit that 
        should be, through documentation and archival and performance support, 
        transmitted to succeeding generations;
Whereas tap dancing has had a historic and continuing influence on other genres 
        of American art, including music, vaudeville, Broadway musical theater, 
        and film, as well as other dance forms;
Whereas tap dancing is perceived by the world as a uniquely American art form;
Whereas tap dancing is a joyful and powerful aesthetic force providing a source 
        of enjoyment and an outlet for creativity and self-expression for 
        Americans on both the professional and amateur level;
Whereas it is in the best interest of the people of our Nation to preserve, 
        promote, and celebrate this uniquely American art form;
Whereas Bill ``Bojangles'' Robinson made an outstanding contribution to the art 
        of tap dancing on both stage and film through the unification of diverse 
        stylistic and racial elements; and
Whereas May 25, as the anniversary of the birth of Bill ``Bojangles'' Robinson, 
        is an appropriate day on which to refocus the attention of the Nation on 
        American tap dancing: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That May 25, 1995, is 
designated ``National Tap Dance Day''. The President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United 
States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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