[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 509 Introduced in House (IH)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 509

Recognizing the importance of African-American music to global culture 
 and calling on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, 
                 and celebrate African-American music.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 23, 2000

 Mr. Fattah submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
              the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the importance of African-American music to global culture 
 and calling on the people of the United States to study, reflect on, 
                 and celebrate African-American music.

Whereas artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, educators, executives, and 
        other professionals in the music industry provide inspiration and 
        leadership through their creation of music, dissemination of educational 
        information, and financial contributions to charitable and community-
        based organizations;
Whereas African-American music is indigenous to the United States and originates 
        from African genres of music;
Whereas African-American genres of music such as gospel, blues, jazz, rhythm and 
        blues, rap, and hip-hop have their roots in the African-American 
        experience;
Whereas African-American music has a pervasive influence on dance, fashion, 
        language, art, literature, cinema, media, advertisements, and other 
        aspects of culture;
Whereas the prominence of African-American music in the 20th century has 
        reawakened interest in the legacy and heritage of the art form of 
        African-American music;
Whereas African-American music embodies the strong presence of, and significant 
        contributions made by, African-Americans in the music industry and 
        society as a whole;
Whereas the multibillion dollar African-American music industry contributes 
        greatly to the domestic and worldwide economy;
Whereas African-American music has a positive impact on and broad appeal to 
        diverse groups, both nationally and internationally; and
Whereas in 1979 President Carter recognized June as African-American Music 
        Month, and President Clinton subsequently recognized June as African-
        American Music Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the importance of the contributions of 
        African-American music to global culture and the positive 
        impact of African-American music on global commerce; and
            (2) calls on the people of the United States to take the 
        opportunity to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, 
        vitality, and importance of African-American music.
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