California Assembly Bill ACR67 Amended / Bill

 BILL NUMBER: ACR 67AMENDED BILL TEXT AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY APRIL 19, 2010 INTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Davis APRIL 28, 2009 Relative to  Black Music   Public Service Recognition  Month. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST ACR 67, as amended, Davis.  Black Music Month.   Public Service Recognition Month.   This measure would designate the week of May 2 to May 8, 2010, as Public Service Recognition Month, and encourage all Californians to recognize the crucial role of public employees in this state.   This measure would recognize the significance of African American and other black music to global culture, and the positive impact of this art form on global commerce; would designate the month of June as Black Music Month throughout the State of California; and would call upon the people of the state to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and importance of African American and other black music.  Fiscal committee: no.  WHEREAS, The contributions made by public employees in this state have strengthened our belief that public service is a noble profession; and   WHEREAS, The professionalism and expertise demonstrated by public employees in this state in carrying out a wide variety of services have helped build a strong foundation for our government; and   WHEREAS, Public employees have served the people of California well, even in difficult times; and   WHEREAS, The State of California wishes to pay tribute to all public employees in the state for dedicating themselves to improving the quality of life for all of the people of California; now, therefore, be it   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature declares the week of May 2 to May 8, 2010, as Public Service Recognition Month, and encourages all Californians to recognize the crucial role of public employees in this state; and be it further   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.   WHEREAS, Artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, educators, executives, and other professionals in the music industry provide inspiration and leadership through the creation of music, dissemination of educational information, and financial contributions to charitable and community-based organizations; and   WHEREAS, African American genres of music such as gospel, blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, rap, and hip-hop are indigenous to the United States, and have their roots in the African American experience; and   WHEREAS, Black music, including African American music, has a pervasive influence on dance, fashion, language, art, literature, cinema, media, advertising, and other aspects of our culture; and   WHEREAS, The prominence of African American and other black music in the 20th century has renewed interest in the legacy and heritage of this art form; and   WHEREAS, Black music embodies the strong presence of, and significant contributions made by, African Americans in the music industry and society as a whole; and   WHEREAS, African American musicians have played a significant role in inspiring people across the generations with their vision and creativity by writing lyrics that speak to the human experience and express heartfelt emotion; and   WHEREAS, Black music has generated a multibillion dollar industry that contributes greatly to the domestic and worldwide economy; and   WHEREAS, In 1979, a meeting between then-President Jimmy Carter, Kenneth Gamble, the president of Philadelphia International Records and cofounder of the Black Music Association, and a delegation of 77 black music professionals, resulted in President Carter's designation of June as Black Music Month, and June has yearly been designated as National Black Music Month by all concurrent Presidents; and   WHEREAS, Black music has a broad appeal to diverse groups, both nationally and internationally; now, therefore, be it   Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature recognizes the significance of African American and other black music to global culture, and the positive impact of this art form on global commerce; and be it further   Resolved, That the Legislature hereby designates the month of June as Black Music Month throughout the State of California, and calls upon the people of the state to study, reflect on, and celebrate the majesty, vitality, and importance of African American and other black music; and be it further   Resolved, That the Chief Clerk of the Assembly transmit copies of this resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.