The text of the resolution below is as of Dec 4, 1987 (Passed Congress).
CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—DEC. 4, 1987 101 STAT. 2013
ADJOURNMENT—HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nov. 20, i987
AND SENATE [H. Con. Res. 220]
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That when the House adjourns on Friday, November 20, 1987, or
Monday, November 23, 1987, or Tuesday, November 24, 1987, pursu-
ant to a motion made by the Majority Leader, or his designee, in
accordance with this resolution, it stand adjourned until 12 o'clock
meridian on Monday, November 30, 1987, and that when the Senate
adjourns on Friday, November 20, 1987, or Monday, November 23,
1987, or Tuesday, November 24, 1987, pursuant to a motion made by
the Majority Leader, or his designee, in accordance with this resolu-
tion, it stand adjourned until 10 o'clock ante meridiem on Monday,
November 30, 1987.
• Agreed to November 20, 1987.
, ..„ JAZZ—DESIGNATION AS AN AMERICAN Dec. 4.1987
NATIONAL TREASURE [H con. Res. 57]
Whereas, jazz has achieved preeminence throughout the world as an
indigenous American music and art form, bringing to this country
and the world a uniquely American musical synthesis and culture
'"i through the African-American experience and—
(1) makes evident to the world an outstanding artistic model of
individual expression and democratic cooperation within the cre-
ative process, thus fulfilling the highest ideals and aspirations of
our republic,
(2) is a unifying force, bridging cultural, religious, ethnic and
age differences in our diverse society,
(3) is a true music of the people, finding its inspiration in the
cultures and most personal experiences of the diverse peoples that
constitute our Nation,
(4) has evolved into a multifaceted art form which continues to
birth and nurture new stylistic idioms and cultural fusions,
(5) has had an historic, pervasive, and continuing influence on
other genres of music both here and abroad, and
(6) has become a true international language adopted by mu-
sicians around the world as a music best able to express contem-
porary realities from a personal perspective;
Whereas, this great American musical art form has not yet been
properly recognized nor accorded the institutional status commen-
surate with its value and importance;
Whereas, it is important for the youth of America to recognize and
understand jazz as a significant part of their cultural and intellec-
tual heritage;
Whereas, inasmuch as there exists no effective national infrastruc-
ture to support and preserve jazz;
Whereas, documentation and archival support required by such a
great art form has yet to be systematically applied to the jazz
field; and
Whereas, it is in the best interest of the national welfare and all of
our citizens to preserve and celebrate this unique art form: Now,
therefore be it
101 STAT. 2014 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—DEC. 12, 1987
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That it is the sense of the Congress that jazz is hereby designated as
a rare and valuable national American treasure to which we should
devote our attention, support and resources to make certain it is
preserved, understood, and promulgated.
Agreed to December 4, 1987. • - - a
Dec. 12,1987 , SCHOOL C H I L D R E N — P H Y S I C A L
[H. Con. Res. 97] EDUCATION PROGRAMS
WhereEis physical education is essential to the development of grow-
ing children;
Whereas physical education helps improve the overall health of
children by improving their cardiovascular endurance, muscular
strength and power, and flexibility, and by enhancing weight
regulation, bone development, posture, skillful moving, active
lifestyle habits, and constructive use of leisure time;
' " ' "• Whereas physical education increases children's mental alertness,
academic performance, readiness to learn, and enthusiasm for
learning;
Whereas physical education helps improve the self-esteem, inter-
personal relationships, responsible behavior, and independence of
children;
Whereas children who participate in high quality daily physical
education programs tend to be more healthy and physically fit;
Whereas physically fit adults have significantly reduced risk factors
for heart attacks and strokes;
Whereas the Surgeon General, in Objectives for the Nation, rec-
ommends increasing the number of school mandated physical
education programs that focus on health-related physical fitness;
Whereas the Secretary of Education in First Lessons—A Report on
Elementary Education in America, recognized that elementary
schools have a special mandate to provide elementary school
children with the knowledge, habits, and attitudes that will equip
the children for a fit and healthy life; and
Whereas a high quality daily physical education program for all
children in kindergarten through grade 12 is an essential part of a
comprehensive education: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That the Congress encourages State and local governments and local
educational agencies to provide high quality daily physical edu-
cation programs for all children in kindergarten through grade 12.
Agreed to December 12, 1987. '^' ' '' "' ' '^
Dec. 21, 1987
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, UNITED
[S. Con. Res. 92] STATES CONSTITUTION, AND FEDERALIST
PAPERS—SECONDARY SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS
Whereas the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776
and the signing of the United States Constitution in 1787 were
principal events in the history of the Union;
