[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 16196]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                          LOUIS ARMSTRONG DAY

  The resolution (S. Res. 146) designating August 4, 2001, as ``Louis 
Armstrong Day'' was considered and agreed to and the preamble was 
agreed to, as follows:

                              S. Res. 146

       Whereas Louis Armstrong's artistic contribution as an 
     instrumentalist, vocalist, arranger, and bandleader is one of 
     the most significant contributions in 20th century American 
     music;
       Whereas Louis Armstrong's thousands of performances and 
     hundreds of recordings created a permanent body of musical 
     work defining American music in the 20th century, from which 
     musicians continue to draw inspiration;
       Whereas Louis Armstrong and his bandmates served as 
     international ambassadors of goodwill for the United States, 
     entertaining and uplifting millions of people of all races 
     around the world;
       Whereas Louis Armstrong is one of the most well-known, 
     respected, and beloved African-Americans of the 20th century;
       Whereas Louis Armstrong was born to a poor family in New 
     Orleans on August 4, 1901 and died in New York City on July 
     6, 1971 having been feted by kings and presidents throughout 
     the world as one of our Nation's greatest musicians; and
       Whereas August 4, 2001 is the centennial of Louis 
     Armstrong's birth: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates August 4, 2001, as ``Louis Armstrong Day''; 
     and
       (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
     calling upon the people of the United States to observe the 
     day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

     

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