118 HRES 1439 IH: Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2024, as “Liturgical Dance Day” and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives 2024-09-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. RES. 1439IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 11, 2024Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Carter of Louisiana, Ms. Wilson of Florida, and Mr. Thanedar) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and AccountabilityRESOLUTIONExpressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2024, as Liturgical Dance Day and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.

Whereas, on September 7, 2024, the International Dance Commission will celebrate Liturgical Dance Day as dancers from around the world will take part in a day of fasting, prayer, and worship; Whereas, every Sunday morning, liturgical dance is expressed in thousands of ministries across the Nation, and liturgical dance ministers provide valuable outreach programs serving inner-city youth and instilling them with discipline, the desire to pursue excellence, and a love of dance;Whereas the International Dance Commission’s purpose is to serve as a multicultural umbrella organization and resource pool for dance, worship arts ministries, and dance companies throughout the world; and Whereas the members of the International Dance Commission dedicate themselves to service in their communities, sharing their gifts through the creative arts: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes Liturgical Dance Day and the International Dance Commission and its contributions to the creative arts and worship in communities across the State of Georgia.