Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.
Latest action · Jul 15, 2008 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Progress
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- IntroducedApr 8, 2008
- Agreed to in HouseJul 15, 2008
Summary
Recognizes and commends the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a cultural ambassador of the United States to the world, during which it has provided world-class American modern dance to people across the globe.
Recognizes that: (1) Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater has been a true pioneer in the world of dance by establishing an extended cultural community which provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people while using the beauty and humanity of African-American heritage and other cultures to unite people; and (2) the Ailey II company, the Ailey School, and the extensive and innovative Arts in Education and Community Programs train future generations of dancers and choreographers while exposing young people to the arts.
Cosponsors 39
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Apr 8, 2008 to Jul 15, 2008; 5 are original cosponsors, there from the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | Original | Apr 8, 2008 |
| D-NY | Charles B. Rangel | Original | Apr 8, 2008 |
| D-NY | Edolphus Towns | Original | Apr 8, 2008 |
| D-NY | Jose E. Serrano | Original | Apr 8, 2008 |
| D-NY | Yvette D. Clarke | Original | Apr 8, 2008 |
| D-CA | Barbara Lee | Jul 8, 2008 | |
| D-NJ | Donald M. Payne | Jul 8, 2008 | |
| D-NY | Eliot L. Engel | Jul 8, 2008 | |
| D-NY | Gregory W. Meeks | Jul 8, 2008 | |
| D-GA | John Lewis | Jul 8, 2008 | |
| D-TN | Steve Cohen | Jul 8, 2008 | |
| R-NY | James T. Walsh | Jul 9, 2008 | |
| D-NY | Anthony D. Weiner | Jul 10, 2008 | |
| D-NY | Brian Higgins | Jul 10, 2008 | |
| D-MD | C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Jul 10, 2008 |
Committees 1
Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.
| Chamber | Committee | What it did |
|---|---|---|
| House | Education and Workforce Committee | Referred Apr 8, 2008 |
Actions 7
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 15, 2008Mr. Bishop (NY) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- Jul 15, 2008Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6502-6504)
- Jul 15, 2008DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1088.
- Jul 15, 2008Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6502-6503)
- Jul 15, 2008Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
In the Congressional Record 1
Days the Record’s own index lists this resolution, newest first, with the pages and the members it names. Pages starting H are the House, S the Senate, E Extensions of Remarks.
| Where | In the Record | Members | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| House | Debate and remarks H6502–H6504Text printed H6502 | Jerrold Nadler D-NY, Michael N. Castle R-DE, Timothy H. Bishop D-NY | Jul 15, 2008 |
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRES 490 | A resolution recognizing the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service to the performing arts. | Related bill | Sep 23, 2008 |
Titles 1
Every title it has carried, official and short, at each stage.
- Official Title as Introduced
- Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Commemorations.
Text 2
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 15, 2008Engrossed in House
- Apr 8, 2008Introduced in House
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