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[S.J. Res. 157 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        S.J.Res. 157

                       One Hundred Third Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
 the twenty-fifth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-
                                  four


                            Joint Resolution

  
 
  To designate 1994 as ``The Year of Gospel Music''.

Whereas Gospel music is a uniquely American art form, one that has 
  provided hope and inspiration for generations of Americans;
Whereas Gospel music is the forerunner of many forms of popular music 
  in the United States;
Whereas Gospel music is 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.







                               Speaker of the House of Representatives.







                            Vice President of the United States and    
                                               President of the Senate.