Senate Concurrent Resolution 5 Oregon Laws 2011

Whereas dance contributes to the well-being of individuals who watch dance performances and those who dance; and

Whereas dance and opportunities to go dancing lend vibrancy and vitality to the community; and

Whereas dance festivals bring immense value to the people of a community by encouraging them to be active, to be healthy and to celebrate life; and

Whereas National Dance Week was founded in 1981 to increase awareness of dance and its contributions to our national culture; and

Whereas the goal of National Dance Day is to inspire everyone from top-notch dancers to people with two left feet to get up and exercise; and

Whereas National Dance Day was considered by a Congressional resolution in 2010 (House Resolution 1514) to promote health and self-esteem through the art form of dance; and

Whereas spring is a fine time of year to meet new friends and to renew old friendships through dancing; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Oregon:

We, the members of the Seventy-sixth Legislative Assembly, declare the last week in April of each year to be Oregon Dance Week.

Filed in the office of Secretary of State May 2, 2011

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