[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 38 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 38

       Designating March 20, 1993, as ``National Quilting Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

             February 2 (legislative day, January 5), 1993

  Mrs. Kassebaum introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
       read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
       Designating March 20, 1993, as ``National Quilting Day''.

Whereas quiltmaking is an ancient art form which has evolved in the United 
        States to become instantly recognizable as an American folk art;
Whereas quiltmaking serves the needs of many people and has been the stimulus 
        for social gatherings which promote sharing, friendship, and mutual 
        support;
Whereas quilt making is often representative of the social, religious, or 
        political convictions of the maker;
Whereas quiltmakers have provided comfort and warmth to generation of loved 
        ones, the ill, and the unfortunate through the gift of quilts; and
Whereas recognition is due to all quiltmakers in this nation who share their 
        creativity, time, and talents to the benefit of mankind, thus preserving 
        a part of our American heritage: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 20, 1993, is 
designated as ``National Quilting Day.'' The President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the 
United States to observe such day with appropriate programs, 
ceremonies, and activities.

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