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113TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 244 

Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, 

to benefit the District of Columbia, regional residents, and visitors and 

recognizing the public service of the performers and sponsors. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JUNE 3, 2013 

Ms. NORTON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Natural Resources 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in 

Washington, DC, to benefit the District of Columbia, 

regional residents, and visitors and recognizing the public 

service of the performers and sponsors. 

Whereas the ‘‘National Mall Revitalization and Designation 

Act’’ seeks to enliven the National Mall for residents and 

visitors; 

Whereas the National Park Service has begun implementation of the National Mall Revitalization and Designation 

Act administratively; 

Whereas the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has sponsored performing artists at Metro stations 

and has now agreed to be a sponsor and producer of 

Lunchtime Music on the Mall; 


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Whereas the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities 

is a patron of many performing artists in the District of 

Columbia and has agreed to be a sponsor and producer 

of Lunchtime Music on the Mall; 

Whereas in addition to out-of-town visitors, many Federal 

and other employees 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 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 District of Columbia 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 the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and the D.C. Commission 

on the Arts and Humanities are sponsoring Lunchtime 

Music on the Mall every Tuesday and Thursday from 

noon to 1:00 p.m. during the good weather months; 

Whereas Lunchtime Music on the Mall offers benefits to office workers and many of the 20,000,000 visitors annually to Washington, DC; and 

Whereas 2013 is the second season for Lunchtime Music on 

the Mall: Now, therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes Lunchtime Music on the Mall as 

3 an enhancement to urban life and musical culture in 


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1 Washington, DC, and to appreciation of the Na2 tional Mall; 

3 (2) recognizes the performers participating in 

4 Lunchtime Music on the Mall; and 

5 (3) commends the National Park Service, the 

6 Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 

7 and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Human8 ities for their public service in providing live music 

9 performances at no charge to the public. 

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