[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 146 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 146

        Designating August 4, 2001, as ``Louis Armstrong Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             August 1, 2001

  Mr. Hatch (for himself, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Lieberman, and Mr. Breaux) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                            on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
        Designating August 4, 2001, as ``Louis Armstrong Day''.

    Whereas Louis Armstrong's artistic contribution as an 
            instrumentalist, vocalist, arranger, and bandleader is one 
            of the most significant contributions in 20th century 
            American music;
    Whereas Louis Armstrong's thousands of performances and hundreds of 
            recordings created a permanent body of musical work 
            defining American music in the 20th century, from which 
            musicians continue to draw inspiration;
    Whereas Louis Armstrong and his bandmates served as international 
            ambassadors of goodwill for the United States, entertaining 
            and uplifting millions of people of all races around the 
            world;
    Whereas Louis Armstrong is one of the most well-known, respected, 
            and beloved African-Americans of the 20th century;
    Whereas Louis Armstrong was born to a poor family in New Orleans on 
            August 4, 1901 and died in New York City on July 6, 1971 
            having been feted by kings and presidents throughout the 
            world as one of our Nation's greatest musicians; and
    Whereas August 4, 2001 is the centennial of Louis Armstrong's 
            birth: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates August 4, 2001, as ``Louis Armstrong Day''; 
        and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States to observe the day 
        with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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