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111th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 226
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 29, 2009
Mrs. Lincoln (for herself and Mrs. Hutchison) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
August 5, 2009
Committee discharged; considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating September 2009 as Gospel
Music Heritage Month
and honoring gospel music for its valuable
contributions to the culture of the United States.
Whereas gospel music is a beloved art form of the United States;
Whereas gospel music is a cornerstone of the musical traditions of the United States and has spread beyond origins in African-American spirituals to achieve popular cultural and historical relevance;
Whereas gospel music has spread beyond geographic origins in the United States to touch audiences around the world; and
Whereas gospel music is a testament to the universal appeal of a historical art form of the United States that both inspires and entertains across racial, ethnic, religious, and geographical boundaries: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
designates
September 2009 as Gospel Music Heritage Month
; and
recognizes the valuable contributions to the culture of the United States derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists.