[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 399 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







108th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 399

  Designating the week of July 11 through July 17, 2004, as ``Oinkari 
             Basque Dancers Week'', and for other purposes.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              July 7, 2004

     Mr. Craig (for himself and Mr. Crapo) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating the week of July 11 through July 17, 2004, as ``Oinkari 
             Basque Dancers Week'', and for other purposes.

Whereas the Basques have a long, proud history in the State of Idaho and across 
        the United States;
Whereas Basque Americans have become an integral part of Idaho's unique 
        identity;
Whereas the Oinkari Basque Dancers have dedicated over 40 years to the 
        preservation and performance of the unique folk dances of their Basque 
        heritage;
Whereas these dedicated young people have traveled nationally and 
        internationally to perform their dances and act as good will ambassadors 
        of the American West;
Whereas the Oinkari Basque Dancers have performed for countless charities, 
        hospitals, nursing homes, and centers for the disabled to share their 
        culture and talents with others;
Whereas the Oinkari Basque Dancers have shown continued dedication to promote 
        culture, dance, music, and education; and
Whereas the Oinkari Basque Dancers will be sharing their unique culture and 
        music with visitors of Washington, D.C., as part of the ``Homegrown 
        2004: The Music of America'' concert series, presented by the Library of 
        Congress American Folklife Center: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the week of July 11 through July 17, 2004, 
        as ``Oinkari Basque Dancers Week''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling upon the people of the United States to observe the 
        week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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