AJR58: Joint Resolution Text

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2019 - 2020 LEGISLATURE

2019 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 58

June 11, 2019 - Introduced by Representatives L. Myers, Haywood, Bowen, Crowley, Stubbs, Fields, Zamarripa, Tauchen, Sinicki, Vruwink, Anderson, Sargent, C. Taylor, Hebl, Kolste, Ohnstad, Spreitzer, Emerson, Shankland, Cabrera, Hesselbein, Dittrich, Tusler, Subeck, Spiros, Vining, Brostoff and Considine, cosponsored by Senators L. Taylor, Johnson, Wirch, Carpenter, Bewley, Larson and Ringhand. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR58,1,1 Relating to: recognizing June 2019 as Black Music Month in the state of Wisconsin.

AJR58,1,3 Whereas, President Jimmy Carter first recognized Black Music Month in June 1979 at the urging of Kenny Gamble, Ed Wright, and Dyana Williams; and

AJR58,1,5 Whereas, President Bill Clinton formally declared June as Black Music Month in 2000; and

AJR58,1,8 Whereas, black singers, songwriters, musicians, sound engineers, composers, record producers, disc jockeys, promoters, industry executives, and music educators have shaped American music and transmitted it across the globe; and

AJR58,1,10 Whereas, the experiences of black Americans have driven musical genres like jazz, gospel, rock and roll, rhythm and blues, soul, hip hop, and rap; and

AJR58,1,13 Whereas, the contributions of black artists—from Lead Belly, Mahalia Jackson, and Nat King Cole, to Jimi Hendrix, Prince, and Beyoncé—have established an indelible legacy in this country; and

AJR58,1,15 Whereas, black music has influenced American literature, dance, fashion, theater, film, and visual arts; and

AJR58,2,5 Whereas, the state of Wisconsin is home to many black musicians who have gone on to make substantial contributions to the music industry on the world stage, including Nyerere Davidson, Naima Adedapo, Rico Love, Calvin Bellamy, Todd “Speech” Thomas, Al Jarreau, Adekola Adedapo, Ice Mone, Yolanda Brown, JeTannue Clayborn, and Jidenna Mobisson; and

AJR58,2,7 Whereas, black music supports various industries and enhances the domestic economy; and

AJR58,2,9 Whereas, black music is a source of power, pride, inspiration, and unity in communities of all races and backgrounds; now, therefore, be it

AJR58,2,12 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin Legislature recognize June 2019 as Black Music Month in the state of Wisconsin.

AJR58,2,13 (End)