[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 157 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 157

           To designate 1994 as ``The Year of Gospel Music''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

            November 19 (legislative day, November 2), 1993

Mr. Sasser (for himself and Ms. Moseley-Braun) introduced the following 
joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on 
                             the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
           To designate 1994 as ``The Year of Gospel Music''.

Whereas Gospel music is a uniquely American art form, one that has provided hope 
        and inspiration for generations of Americans;
Whereas Gospel music is the forerunner of many forms of popular music in the 
        United States;
Whereas Gospel music is an important art form, and a vital part of our cultural 
        heritage; and
Whereas it is in our national interest to promote and preserve Gospel music for 
        generations of Americans to come: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That 1994 is designated ``The 
Year of Gospel Music'', and that the President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United 
States to mark that year with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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