HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 94-4714, by Representatives Basich, Rust, Quall, Linville, Kessler, Brumsickle and Ballasiotes

            WHEREAS, Dance is the oldest of the arts, reflecting one of the most personal and effective means of communication; and

            WHEREAS, Almost all important occasions in life are celebrated by  dancing; and

            WHEREAS, Everyone, young and old, has  enjoyed ballroom, ballet, jazz, folk, modern, ethnic, square, round, tap, mashed potato, disco, break, dirty dancing, lambada, cowboy cha-cha, Texas two-step, reggae, and including the latest craze, hip-hop and country western and line dancing, and will continue to enjoy these and other dances forever; and

            WHEREAS, Dancing is both an art form and a form of recreation providing fun, exercise, relaxation, and companionship; and

            WHEREAS, Dancing helps people get over life's little humps with grace and flair, and helps them stay young as long as they can; and

            WHEREAS, National Ballroom Dance competitors Monique and Robert Hrouda of Seattle; the Evergreen Country Dancers; and others will be performing in the Rotunda of our Legislative Building from 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. today, and welcomes everyone to join in at 12:45 p.m.;

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House of Representatives recognize and honor dancing and the contributions it has made to the lives of the people of Washington, and the members urge everyone to go out and dance their socks off.

                           I hereby certify this to be a true and correct copy of

                      Resolution 4714 adopted by the House of Representatives

                                                    February 28, 1994.

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                                          Marilyn Showalter, Chief Clerk