[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 72 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 72

Recognizing the artistic and cultural contributions of the Alvin Ailey 
     American Dance Theater and the 50th Anniversary of the first 
       performance of Alvin Ailey's masterwork, ``Revelations''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 17, 2011

Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mr. Schumer, and Mr. Menendez) submitted 
      the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the artistic and cultural contributions of the Alvin Ailey 
     American Dance Theater and the 50th Anniversary of the first 
       performance of Alvin Ailey's masterwork, ``Revelations''.

Whereas Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is recognized as one of the world's 
        great dance companies;
Whereas Congress has recognized the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater as one of 
        our Nation's most important cultural ambassadors;
Whereas at the age of 29, founder Alvin Ailey first premiered the dance work, 
        Revelations, on January 31, 1960, at the famed 92nd Street Y in New York 
        City;
Whereas Revelations is set to spirituals and draws inspiration from Ailey's 
        memories as a child growing up in Texas, and from the work of African-
        American writers such as James Baldwin and Langston Hughes;
Whereas since its premiere, Revelations has been seen by more than 23 million 
        theatergoers, in 71 countries, and on 6 continents, making it the most 
        widely seen works of modern dance;
Whereas Revelations was performed in front of a worldwide audience as part of 
        the opening ceremonies of the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City;
Whereas Revelations has been performed for 5 U.S. Presidents, including at the 
        inaugurals of President Carter in 1977 and President Clinton in 1993;
Whereas Revelations captures the faith and perseverance of the African-American 
        people, and has influenced, and was influenced by, African-American 
        cultural heritage and the social fabric of the United States; and
Whereas Revelations is beloved by people around the world, and its universal 
        themes illustrate the strength and humanity within all of us: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate honors the Alvin Ailey American Dance 
Theater as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of the dance work 
Revelations.
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