[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 21, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: September 21, 1994]



                      MINNESOTA BLACK MUSIC AWARDS

 Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I want to take this occasion to 
bring to the attention of my colleagues an extraordinary achievement in 
the State of Minnesota. On Friday, September 2, I had the privilege of 
attending the 13th Annual Minnesota Black Music Awards, which was a 
part of the Minnesota Black Music Expo '94. This event recognized Mr. 
Gary Hines and the Sounds of Blackness for their 23d year in music.
  I was honored to issue a proclamation which I was able to present 
that evening, and I ask that a copy of the proclamation be included in 
the Record.
  The proclamation follows:

                              Proclamation

       Whereas: September 1-4th has been designated as the 
     celebration of the Minnesota Black Music Expo '94, which over 
     50,000 individuals have attended to this date; and
       Whereas: The Minnesota Black Music Expo '94 music and 
     artist conference attracts artists and industry patrons from 
     major cities throughout the country; and
       Whereas: They continue to promote and encourage new music, 
     products and services while serving as an inspiration to all 
     who encounter their work; and
       Whereas: This year represents the Minnesota Black Music 
     Expo's 13th annual Minnesota Black Music awards, honoring Mr. 
     Gary Hines and The Sounds of Blackness for their 23rd year in 
     music; and
       Whereas: Through their proud heritage and rich culture, Mr. 
     Gary Hines and the Sounds of Blackness have enriched our 
     state and nation's history, pride and diversity; and
       Whereas: This year the Minnesota Black Music Awards also 
     hosts the presentation of keys to the cities and presents to 
     Mr. Jerry Boulding the Vanguard award for outstanding 
     industry contributions; and
       Whereas: Our state holds deep pride in all of the people 
     and achievements of the Minnesota Black Music Expo '94;
       Now therefore, I, Paul D. Wellstone, United States Senator 
     for the State of Minnesota, do hereby congratulate The 
     Minnesota Black Music Expo '94 and this year's Minnesota 
     Black Music award recipients Mr. Gary Hines and the Sounds of 
     Blackness, with highest recognition of their dedication, 
     achievements and continuing enthusiasm which have been 
     instrumental in helping to make Minnesota the great state 
     that it is.
                                             Paul David Wellstone,
     U.S. Senator.

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