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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 409 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 409

    Recognizing and commending Lunchtime Music on the Mall and its 
 performers and partners for benefitting the District of Columbia and 
    regional residents as well as visitors to the Nation's capital.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 26, 2017

 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Natural Resources

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                               RESOLUTION

 
    Recognizing and commending Lunchtime Music on the Mall and its 
 performers and partners for benefitting the District of Columbia and 
    regional residents as well as visitors to the Nation's capital.

Whereas the National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act (H.R. 2543, One 
        Hundred Fourteenth Congress) sought to enliven the National Mall for 
        residents and visitors;
Whereas the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit 
        Authority, the Smithsonian Institution, the D.C. Department of Parks and 
        Recreation, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities are 
        partners in sponsoring the 2017 Lunchtime Music on the Mall every 
        Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. during the summer months;
Whereas many Federal and other employees work downtown and in the vicinity of 
        the National Mall;
Whereas the National Mall is a national and regional tourist attraction;
Whereas Lunchtime Music on the Mall offers entertainment to workers and visitors 
        alike;
Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States 
        taxpayers to provide a unique park space with potential for various 
        kinds of outdoor enjoyment;
Whereas many talented amateur and professional musicians reside in the District 
        of Columbia and the national capital region;
Whereas the National Mall provides a natural stage for the display of city and 
        regional talent;
Whereas this year Lunchtime Music on the Mall will be located on the National 
        Mall across from the entrance to the National Air and Space Museum; and
Whereas 2017 is the sixth season for Lunchtime Music on the Mall: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes and 
commends--
            (1) Lunchtime Music on the Mall for providing enhancement 
        to urban life and musical culture in the Nation's capital and 
        appreciation of the outdoors at the National Mall;
            (2) local performers bringing their talents to Lunchtime 
        Music on the Mall; and
            (3) the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan 
        Area Transit Authority, the Smithsonian Institution, D.C. 
        Department of Parks and Recreation, and the D.C. Commission on 
        the Arts and Humanities for their public service in providing 
        live music performances at no charge to the public.
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