[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
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[S.J. Res. 102 Referred in House (RFH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 102


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 26, 1993

       Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
 To designate the months of October 1993 and October 1994 as ``Country 
                             Music Month''.

Whereas country music derives its roots from the folk songs of our Nation's 
        workers, captures the spirit of our religions hymns, reflects the sorrow 
        and joy of our traditional ballads, and echoes the drive and soulfulness 
        of rhythm and blues;
Whereas country music has played an integral part in our Nation's history, 
        accompanying the growth of our Nation and reflecting the ethnic and 
        cultural diversity of our people;
Whereas country music embodies a spirit of the American people and the deep and 
        genuine feelings individuals experience throughout life;
Whereas the distinctively American refrains of country music have been performed 
        for audiences throughout the world, striking a chord deep within the 
        hearts and souls of fans everywhere; and
Whereas October 1993 and October 1994 mark, respectively, the twenty-ninth and 
        thirtieth annual observances of Country Music Month: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the months of October 
1993 and October 1994 are designated as ``Country Music Month'', and 
that the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such months 
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

            Passed the Senate July 23 (legislative day, June 30), 1993.

            Attest:

                                             WALTER J. STEWART,

                                                             Secretary.