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[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 264 Introduced in House (IH)]

114th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 264

  Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in the Nation's 
 capital to benefit the District of Columbia and regional residents as 
  well as visitors and honor the public service of the performers and 
                               partners.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 14, 2015

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

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in the Nation's 
 capital to benefit the District of Columbia and regional residents as 
  well as visitors and honor the public service of the performers and 
                               partners.

Whereas the ``National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act'' seeks to 
        enliven the National Mall for residents and visitors;
Whereas the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit 
        Authority, the Smithsonian Institution, the DC Commission on the Arts 
        and Humanities, and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation have now 
        each agreed to be a partner and producer of the 2015 Lunchtime Music on 
        the Mall every Tuesday and Thursday from noon until 1:00 p.m. during the 
        summer months;
Whereas the National Mall is a national and DC tourist attraction;
Whereas many Federal and other office workers work downtown and in the vicinity 
        of the National Mall;
Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States 
        taxpayers to provide a unique park space with potential for a variety of 
        outdoor enjoyment;
Whereas many excellent 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 the National Park Service has made available a central location 
        frequented by visitors and commuters alike for Lunchtime Music on the 
        Mall;
Whereas Lunchtime Music on the Mall offers benefits to many of the 20,000,000 
        visitors annually to Washington, DC; and
Whereas 2015 is the fourth season for Lunchtime Music on the Mall: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the House recognizes and commends--
            (1) Lunchtime Music on the Mall as an enhancement to urban 
        life and musical culture in the Nation's capital and to 
        appreciation of the National Mall;
            (2) local performers that bringing their talents to 
        Lunchtime Music on the Mall; and
            (3) the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan 
        Area Transit Authority, the Smithsonian Institution, the DC 
        Department of Parks and Recreation, and the DC 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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