HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-046E3OAF~D OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY OF BUTTE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
~ieSOlufion I11o. 04-046
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF
APRIL ll- L7, 2004, AS
I3ARI3ERSHOP HARMONY WF,F.K
WHEREAS, The Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop
Quartet Singing in America, Inc. (SPEBSQSA), was officially organized on April 11, 1938, in
Tulsa, Oklahoma. What began as a small group sixty-six years ago has steadily blossomed into
the worlds largest all-male singing organization, an international organization of men from all
stations of life; and
WHEREAS, the Society is dedicated to the spread of harmony for the enjoyment of all
people of the world through organizing and encouraging close-harmony singing groups, and
encourages harmony amongst all people of the wand through the universal language of music.
SPEBSQSA has actively preserved and presented a distinct style of vocal music that originated
in North America, and is dedicated to sustaining and preserving an American tradition-the
barbershop quartet; and
WHEREAS, SPEBSQSA promotes musical education through music scholarships and
other means, and supports charitable foundations, and Barbershoppers are engaged in laudable
public service and enrichment of our cultural life through the fostering of traditional values in
entertainment and community endeavors.
NOW, 'T'HEREFORE, 13E I'i' RESOLVED, that the Butte County Board of
Supervisors hereby proclaims the week of April 1 1-17, 2004, as Barbershop Harmony Week.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 13`x' day of
April 2004 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Houx, Josiassen, Yamaguchi and Chair Feeler
NOES: None
AIiSF,NT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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R. J. I3EELF,R, Chair
A I' i'EST:
PAUL MCINTOSH, Chief Administrative Officer
And Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Deputy