BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF GEORGIA 
 
A PROCLAMATION 
SQUARE DANCE MONTH 
 
WHEREAS: WHEREAS: 
WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: THEREFORE: 
 
Square Dancing, the official 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 and friendly activity; and 
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, with each couple forming a side of the square. Traditionally, it is accompanied by modern country;western music. The couples perform a variety of movements prompted by the patter or singing instruction of a "caller." Cooperative movement is the hallmark of well-executed square dancing; and 
Square dancing is designated as the Official Georgia Folk Dance by Code Section 50-3-73 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated; and 
Folk dances such as square dancing, round dancing, clogging, contra, and line dancing are a traditional form of community celebration. They require teamwork and cooperation, and are healthy and entertaining pastimes that bring joy to thousands of Georgians; and 
The Georgia State Square Dancers Association is hosting the 45th ANNUAL STATE SQUARE DANCE CONVENTION in Athens, Georgia, on September 1617, 2016; now 
I, NATHAN DEAL, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim September 2016 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 l 8th day of April in the year of our Lord two thousand sixteen. 
 
ATTEST 
 
GOVERNOR 
 
CHIEF OF STAFF