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S.Res. 407

ResolutionFederalSenateIn Committee
A resolution recognizing the African American Spiritual as a national treasure.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 28, 2006
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2473)
Congress
109th (2005–2007)
Introduced
March 28, 2006
Cosponsors (10)
9D 1R
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Recognizes that African American spirituals are a poignant and powerful genre of music that have become one of the most significant segments of American music in existence. Requests that the President issue a proclamation that reflects on the important contribution of African American spirituals to American history and that names the African American spiritual as a national treasure.

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