[Congressional Bills 103th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S.J. Res. 102 Introduced in Senate (IS)] 103d CONGRESS 1st Session S. J. RES. 102 To designate the months of October 1993 and October 1994 as ``Country Music Month''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 15, 1993 Mr. Sasser (for himself and Mr. Mathews) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION To designate the months of October 1993 and October 1994 as ``Country Music Month''. Whereas country music derives its roots from the folk songs of our Nation's workers, captures the spirit of our religions hymns, reflects the sorrow and joy of our traditional ballads, and echoes the drive and soulfulness of rhythm and blues; Whereas country music has played an integral part in our Nation's history, accompanying the growth of our Nation and reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of our people; Whereas country music embodies a spirit of the American people and the deep and genuine feelings individuals experience throughout life; Whereas the distinctively American refrains of country music have been performed for audiences throughout the world, striking a chord deep within the hearts and souls of fans everywhere; and Whereas October 1993 and October 1994 mark, respectively, the twenty-ninth and thirtieth annual observances of Country Music Month: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the months of October 1993 and October 1994 are designated as ``Country Music Month'', and that the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to observe such months with appropriate ceremonies and activities. <all>