IA 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 17 
Expressing support for designation of the month of October 2009 as ‘‘Country 
Music Month’’ and to honor country music for its long history of sup-
porting America’s Armed Forces and its tremendous impact on national 
patriotism. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 9, 2009 
Mr. POE of Texas introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Education and Labor 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of the month of October 
2009 as ‘‘Country Music Month’’ and to honor country 
music for its long history of supporting America’s Armed 
Forces and its tremendous impact on national patriotism. 
Whereas from the farms, ranches, and back roads of America 
comes a sound that is uniquely American; one that is 
about life and how that life should be lived; 
Whereas country music is a story of family, faith, freedom, 
hard work, opportunity, pride, and patriotism; 
Whereas country music embodies the spirit of America and 
the genuine feelings individuals experience throughout 
their lives such as joy and laughter, but also of sorrow 
and heartache; 
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Whereas country music has played an integral part in encour-
aging Americans to support its Armed Forces and their 
role in protecting American ideals, mainly during times 
of national conflict, through numerous popular patriotic 
songs; 
Whereas the lyrics in these patriotic songs invoke sacrifice, 
responsibility, determination, freedom and liberty that 
were present during the Nation’s founding; 
Whereas the lyrics in these patriotic songs talk about a call-
ing to serve a higher duty, to come together with fellow 
citizens to defend and protect the freedoms we enjoy 
today given to us from those of past generations who 
paid the ultimate sacrifice; 
Whereas country music songs seek to educate about Amer-
ica’s history and teach listeners to learn from past les-
sons, to instill character and good citizenship; 
Whereas country music has millions of fans in cities and 
towns all across the United States from all ages and 
walks of life; and 
Whereas the Country Music Association celebrated its first 
National Country Music Month in 1964 and the month 
of October 2009 marks the 45th annual observance of 
Country Music Month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress— 
(1) supports the designation of a ‘‘Country 
Music Month’’; 
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(2) honors country music for its long history of 
supporting America’s Armed Forces and its tremen-
dous impact on national patriotism; and 
(3) requests and authorizes the President to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the 
United States to observe such with appropriate cere-
monies and activities. 
Æ 
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