[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 226 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 226

   Designating September 2009 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and 
honoring gospel music for its valuable contributions to the culture of 
                           the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 29, 2009

 Mrs. Lincoln (for herself and Mrs. Hutchison) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

                             August 5, 2009

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Designating September 2009 as ``Gospel Music Heritage Month'' and 
honoring gospel music for its valuable contributions to the culture of 
                           the United States.

Whereas gospel music is a beloved art form of the United States;
Whereas gospel music is a cornerstone of the musical traditions of the United 
        States and has spread beyond origins in African-American spirituals to 
        achieve popular cultural and historical relevance;
Whereas gospel music has spread beyond geographic origins in the United States 
        to touch audiences around the world; and
Whereas gospel music is a testament to the universal appeal of a historical art 
        form of the United States that both inspires and entertains across 
        racial, ethnic, religious, and geographical boundaries: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates September 2009 as ``Gospel Music Heritage 
        Month''; and
            (2) recognizes the valuable contributions to the culture of 
        the United States derived from the rich heritage of gospel 
        music and gospel music artists.
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