- Collection:
- Georgia Government Publications
- Serial:
- By the Governor of the State of Georgia, a proclamation.
- Title:
- A proclamation: Square Dance Month, Apr. 6, 2011
- Creator:
- Georgia. Governor
- Contributor to Resource:
- Deal, Nathan
- Publisher:
- [Atlanta, Georgia] : [Office of the Governor]
- Date of Original:
- 2011-04-06
- Subject:
- Georgia--Politics and government
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018
- Medium:
- proclamations
- Type:
- Text
- Format:
- application/pdf
- Description:
- Description based on: January 18, 2012 ; title from PDF caption (Georgia Government Publications database, viewed February 16, 2017).
Latest issue consulted: September 16, 2015 (Georgia Government Publications database, viewed February 16, 2017). - External Identifiers:
- Call Number GA G600 .S1 M4 2011/4-6A
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/id:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-ps1-bm4-b2011-s4-h6a
- Digital Object URL:
- https://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/do:dlg_ggpd_i-ga-bg600-b-ps1-bm4-b2011-s4-h6a
- Language:
- eng
- Holding Institution:
- University of Georgia. Map and Government Information Library
- Rights:
-
BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA
A PROCLAMATION SQUARE DANCE MONTH
WHEREAS:
Square dancing, the offic ial folk dance of the State of Georgia, has a long tradition of providing wholesome entertainment for Georgians, young and old, who participate in this exciting activity; and
WHEREAS:
The square dance is a popular type of folk dance throughout the world. This dance for groups of four couples is performed in a compact framework, each couple for ming a side of the square. Traditionally, it is accompanied by modern country or western music. Th e couples perform a variety of movements prompted by the patter or singing instruction of a "caller." Cooperative movement is th e hallmark of well -executed square dancing; and
WHEREAS:
Square dancing is des ignated as the official Georgia folk dance by Code Section 50-3-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and
WHEREAS:
Folk dances such as square dancing, round dancing, clogging, contra, and line dancing are a t raditional form of community celebration. They require teamwork and cooperation, and are a healthy and entertaining pastime that bring joy to thousands of Georgians; and
WHEREAS:
The Georgia State Square Dancers Association is hosting the 40th Annual State Convention during September 15-17, 20 11 . September 16 will be dedicated to honoring the se rvicemen and women who have lost their lives in battle and those who continu e to serve our country around the world; now
T HEREFORE:
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim September 201 1 as SQUARE DANCE MONTH in Georgia.
In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Executive Department to be affixed this 6th day of April in the year of our Lord two thousand eleven.
ATTEST
GOVERNOR
CHIEF OF STAFF