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109TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 406 

Congratulating Graceland on the occasion of its designation as a National 

Historic Landmark. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

MARCH 27, 2006 

Mr. FRIST (for himself and Mr. ALEXANDER) submitted the following 

resolution; which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating Graceland on the occasion of its designation 

as a National Historic Landmark. 

Whereas Graceland— 

(1) served as the home and private retreat of Elvis 

Aaron Presley from 1957 through 1977; and 

(2) is intimately connected to the musical and cultural heritage of Elvis Aaron Presley; 

Whereas Elvis Presley is— 

(1) universally recognized as the ‘‘King of Rock and 

Roll’’; 

(2) known to generations by only his first name; and 

(3) widely agreed to be one of the most famous and 

influential American cultural icons of the 20th century; 

Whereas Elvis Presley, having drawn on musical traditions 

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uted to the development, popularization, and evolution of 

the rock and roll genre; 

Whereas Elvis Presley, having been an exceptionally talented 

vocalist and stage performer, experienced a career 

marked by unprecedented professional success and 

achievement; 

Whereas Elvis Presley received numerous honors and accolades, including— 

(1) 3 Grammies; 

(2) 14 Grammy nominations; and 

(3) a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award from 

the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences; 

Whereas the Recording Industry Association of America has 

officially recognized Elvis Presley as the number 1 Solo 

Artist in United States History because he has— 

(1) achieved over 150 gold, platinum, or multi-platinum awards; and 

(2) documented album sales exceeding 120,000,000 

albums; 

Whereas Elvis Presley is the only artist to be inducted into 

3 major music halls of fame, including— 

(1) the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986; 

(2) the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998; and 

(3) the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2001; 

Whereas Elvis Presley continues to maintain a preeminent 

position on numerous Top Artist Achievements lists, including— 

(1) ‘‘Most Chart Hits’’; 

(2) ‘‘Most Top 10 Hits’’; 

(3) ‘‘Most Top 40 Hits’’; 

(4) ‘‘Most Weeks at the number 1 Position’’; 


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(5) ‘‘Most Consecutive number 1 Hits’’; 

(6) ‘‘Most Consecutive Top 10 Hits’’; and 

(7) ‘‘Most Gold and Platinum Hits’’; 

Whereas Elvis Presley was personally involved in the renovation and reconstruction of Graceland, and the unique design and decoration of Graceland enshrines his style, 

character, influence, and cultural legacy; 

Whereas Graceland serves as a museum for promoting, celebrating, and maintaining the role of Elvis Presley in the 

history of the United States; 

Whereas Graceland— 

(1) is a historic residence built in the Classical Revival style; and 

(2) was placed on the National Register of Historic 

Places in 1991; 

Whereas Graceland continues to serve as a pilgrimage site for 

millions of Elvis Presley fans from around the world; 

Whereas Graceland is recognized as one of the most visited 

historic house museums in the United States, attracting 

over 600,000 visitors each year; and 

Whereas Graceland will continue to impact the popular culture of the United States by educating millions of visitors 

for years to come: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) recognizes Graceland as exceptionally valu3 able for promoting and illustrating the contributions 

4 of Elvis Presley to the music and popular culture of 

5 the United States; 


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1 (2) acknowledges the importance of designating 

2 Graceland as a National Historic Landmark for the 

3 purposes of recognizing and preserving that unique 

4 cultural attraction; and 

5 (3) congratulates Graceland on the occasion of 

6 its designation as a National Historic Landmark. 

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