[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 140 (Friday, September 30, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: September 30, 1994]
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                        THE YEAR OF GOSPEL MUSIC

  Mrs. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee 
on Post Office and Civil Service be discharged from further 
consideration of the Senate joint resolution (S.J. Res. 157) to 
designate 1994 as ``The Year of Gospel Music,'' and ask for its 
immediate consideration.
  The Clerk read the title of the Senate joint resolution.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Virginia?
  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to object, and I do not 
object, I would simply like to inform the House that the minority has 
no objection to the legislation now being considered.
  Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Virginia?
  There was no objection.
  The Clerk read the Senate joint resolution, as follows:

                             S.J. Res. 157

       Whereas Gospel music is a uniquely American art form, one 
     that has provided hope and inspiration for generations of 
     Americans;
       Whereas Gospel music the forerunner of many forms of 
     popular music in the United States;
       Whereas Gospel music an important art form, and a vital 
     part of our cultural heritage; and
       Whereas it is in our national interest to promote and 
     preserve Gospel music for generations of Americans to come: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
     United States of America in Congress assembled, That 1994 is 
     designated ``The Year of Gospel Music'', and that the 
     President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
     calling upon the people of the United States to mark that 
     year with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

  The Senate joint resolution was ordered to be read a third time, was 
read the third time, and passed, and a motion to reconsider was laid on 
the table.

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