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H.Res. 1088 · 110th Congress

Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American…

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Recognizing and commending the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for 50 years of service as a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.

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JND NadlerSponsor
39 cosponsors · 36 D, 3 R
  1. House Introduced Apr 8, 2008
  2. House Passed Jul 15, 2008

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.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jul 15, 2008

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: 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.

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Apr 8, 2008

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  1. House Introduced Apr 8, 2008
  2. House Passed Jul 15, 2008

No recorded floor vote found.