SJRES 144 · 98th Congress · Social Sciences and History

A joint resolution designating September 5, 1983, as "National Beale Street, Home-of-the-Blues Day" to commemorate the redevelopment of the historic area where W.C. Handy, originator of the famous music form known as the "Blues", composed the "Memphis Blues" some seventy years ago.

Introduced 1983-08-03· Sponsored by Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]· Senate

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House
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Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.(1983-08-03)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates September 5, 1983, as National Beale Street, Home-of-the-Blues Day.…

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Cosponsors (11)

5 Democrats6 Republicans
Sen. Baker, Howard H., Jr. [R-TN]TN
Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]MT
Sen. Bentsen, Lloyd M. [D-TX]TX
Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR]AR
Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]MS
Sen. Dole, Robert J. [R-KS]KS
Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM]NM
Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]UT
Sen. Long, Russell B. [D-LA]LA
Sen. Mattingly, Mack [R-GA]GA
Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS]MS