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[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 244 Introduced in House (IH)]

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.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 3, 2013

 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 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;
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
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes Lunchtime Music on the Mall as an 
        enhancement to urban life and musical culture in Washington, 
        DC, and to appreciation of the National Mall;
            (2) recognizes the performers participating in Lunchtime 
        Music on the Mall; and
            (3) commends the National Park Service, the Washington 
        Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 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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