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H.Res. 154 · 110th Congress

Recognizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Memphis-originating soul music has offered to American…

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Recognizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Memphis-originating soul music has offered to American music history.

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  1. House Introduced Feb 12, 2007
  2. House Passed Jun 18, 2007

Recognizes: (1) the 50th anniversary of the founding of Stax Records and its role in launching the careers of many legendary soul music artists; (2) the important role Memphis, Tennessee played in immortalizing soul music; and (3) the continuing contributions and influence of soul music to America's music history and cultural life.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jun 18, 2007

Recognizes: (1) the 50th anniversary of the founding of Stax Records and its role in launching the careers of many legendary soul music artists; (2) the important role Memphis, Tennessee played in immortalizing soul music; and (3) the continuing contributions and influence of soul music to America's music history and cultural life.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: Recognizing the rich and resounding impact 50 years of Memphis-originating soul music has offered to American music history.

Latest action (Jun 18, 2007): The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: Commemorations · Origin: House · Introduced: Feb 12, 2007

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced Feb 12, 2007
  2. House Passed Jun 18, 2007

No recorded floor vote found.