07-R297
2007 -- H 6464
Enacted 05/30/07
H O U S E
R E S O L U T I O N
PROCLAIMING THE MONTH
OF AUGUST IN PERPETUITY TO BE "RHYTHM & BLUES HERITAGE MONTH" IN
THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
Introduced By: Representatives
Flaherty, Almeida, Winfield, and Corvese
Date Introduced: May 30,
2007
WHEREAS,
Rhode Island's rhythm and blues musical heritage is deep-rooted in the
Black
American Community. This enriching legacy began in the early 1940's with road
bands and
local
performers such as the Clarence "Bubbie" McKay Big Band and the Nate
Robertson
Orchestra,
who brought the feel and sound of the rhythm and blues music style to Rhode
Island;
and
WHEREAS,
The local Black American Community preserved, promoted and improved
upon
Rhode Island's rhythm & blues tradition through the 50's with the notable
work of musicians
like
Randy Ashe and the Stompers, saxophonist Louie Camp, and vocal recording groups
like the
Castileers,
to name just a few; and
WHEREAS,
The rhythm & blues legacy has had a beneficial and significant influence on
generations
of musicians and other performers over the decades, and has enhanced the
resonant
quality
of life in Rhode Island both culturally and creatively for all our citizens;
and
WHEREAS,
Rhythm & Blues Heritage Month was first celebrated by the Rhode Island
Rhythm
& Blues Preservation Society as a month for effectively recognizing and
promoting
awareness
for the rhythm & blues heritage within the entertainment industry, and
throughout the
state;
and
WHEREAS,
It is essential that awareness and appreciation for Rhode Island's rhythm &
blues
music heritage is nurtured and amplified; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED,
That this House Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and
Providence
Plantations hereby proclaims the month of August, in perpetuity, to be
"Rhythm &
Blues
Heritage Month" in the State of Rhode Island. We proudly join the RI
Rhythm & Blues
Preservation
Society in urging all the citizens of the state to enjoy and participate in the
celebration
of Rhode Island's vibrant rhythm & blues heritage; and be it further
RESOLVED,
That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to
transmit
a duly certified copy of this resolution to Dr. Edward A. Coates, President, RI
Rhythm
and
Blues Preservation Society.
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