[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 106 (Monday, June 4, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 30953-30954]
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                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 106 / Monday, June 4, 2007 / 
Presidential Documents

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                Proclamation 8151 of May 31, 2007

                
Black Music Month, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                During Black Music Month, we recognize the outstanding 
                contributions that African-American singers, composers, 
                and musicians have made to our country, and we express 
                our appreciation for the extraordinary music that has 
                enriched our Nation.

                The music of African-American musicians has helped 
                shape our national character and become an important 
                part of our musical heritage. Often born out of great 
                pain and strong faith, that music has helped African 
                Americans endure tremendous suffering and overcome 
                injustice with courage, faith, and hope. By speaking to 
                the human experience and expressing heartfelt emotion, 
                African-American artists have inspired people across 
                the generations in America and around the world with 
                their vision and creativity.

                This month is an opportunity to honor the men and women 
                who have created some of the best music America has 
                ever produced. Great musical talents such as Ray 
                Charles, Louis Armstrong, Mahalia Jackson, Ella 
                Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, and James Brown have 
                enriched our culture with innovative talent and 
                artistic legacies that continue to influence musicians 
                today. We remember so many wonderful artists and 
                celebrate the achievements of black musicians whose 
                work reflects the diversity of our citizens and lifts 
                the human spirit.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim June 2007 as Black Music 
                Month. I encourage all Americans to learn more about 
                the history of black music and to enjoy the great 
                contributions of African-American musicians.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                thirty-first day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
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