Congress: 98th

Sponsor: Representative Ford, Harold E. (05/02/1983)

Committees: House - Post Office and Civil Service

Description: 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.

Lastest Action: 05/09/1983 Referred to Subcommittee on Census and Population.  (All Actions)

Official: H.J.Res.255 -- 98th Congress