Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2024, as "Liturgical Dance Day" and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.

Bill: 118-hres-1439
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
Introduced: 2024-09-11
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action: action_date: 2024-09-11
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Summaries:
action_date: 2024-09-11
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution recognizes Liturgical Dance Day and the International Dance Commission and its contributions to the creative arts and worship in communities across Georgia.</p>

tv_txt: IV 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1439 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 11, 2024 Mr. Johnson of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Wilson of Florida , and Mr. Thanedar ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability RESOLUTION Expressing support for the recognition of September 7, 2024, as Liturgical Dance Day and the International Dance Commission, and for other purposes.

Whereas, on September 7, 2024, the International Dance Commission will celebrate Liturgical Dance Day as dancers from around the world will take part in a day of fasting, prayer, and worship; Whereas, every Sunday morning, liturgical dance is expressed in thousands of ministries across the Nation, and liturgical dance ministers provide valuable outreach programs serving inner-city youth and instilling them with discipline, the desire to pursue excellence, and a love of dance; Whereas the International Dance Commission’s purpose is to serve as a multicultural umbrella organization and resource pool for dance, worship arts ministries, and dance companies throughout the world; and Whereas the members of the International Dance Commission dedicate themselves to service in their communities, sharing their gifts through the creative arts: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes Liturgical Dance Day and the International Dance Commission and its contributions to the creative arts and worship in communities across the State of Georgia.