GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

SESSION 1991

S	1 

SENATE BILL 82*

Short Title:  State Dance - Clogging.	(Public)
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Sponsors: Senator Hyde.
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Referred to:  Travel and Tourism and Cultural Resources.
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February 14, 1991

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO MAKE CLOGGING THE OFFICIAL STATE DANCE.
Whereas, clogging is a traditional American folk dance that developed during the Colonial period in the Southern Appalachian mountains of the United States; and
Whereas, clogging includes multicultural influences from European, African-American, and Native American folk dance traditions; and
Whereas, clogging is characterized by distinct, dignified, and beautiful footwork performed by individuals, couples, and groups; and
Whereas, clogging is enjoyed greatly by the people of this State and provides wholesome entertainment to both participants and spectators; and
Whereas, clogging well represents the cultural heritage and folk dance tradition of this State, the Southern Appalachians, and the United States of America; Now, therefore,
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
Section 1.  Chapter 145 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 145-14.  State dance.
Clogging is adopted as the official dance of the State of North Carolina."
Sec. 2.  This act is effective upon ratification.