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Whereas local public radio music stations celebrate a broad 
collection of sounds and styles, including jazz, blues, clas-
sical, Americana, urban alternative, folk, roots, soul, 
bluegrass, and other regional and eclectic genres; 
Whereas 96 percent of over-the-air broadcasts of classical 
music in the United States comes from local public radio 
stations; 
Whereas local, noncommercial, not-for-profit, public radio 
music stations are an essential and indispensable force 
in— 
(1) helping audiences discover new and emerging 
homegrown musicians; and 
(2) providing deep explorations into the history and 
cultural impact of music; 
Whereas public radio music stations— 
(1) tailor their content and programming to reflect 
regional tastes and talent; 
(2) make music more accessible through local per-
formances, studio sessions, artist interviews, and music 
journalism; and 
(3) broadcast news and information about the local 
music industry; 
Whereas public radio music stations connect musicians and 
artists with local audiences through an expanding range 
of platforms, including free over-the-air broadcasts, 
podcasts, video platforms, emerging digital platforms, 
and on-stage; 
Whereas public radio music stations provide a unique service 
to rural communities by— 
(1) increasing music discovery options for rural au-
diences; 
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(2) enabling musicians in rural communities to 
reach a broader audience; and 
(3) promoting and preserving music genres that 
deepen cultural connections; 
Whereas public radio’s emphasis on music presentation adds 
to the journey of lifelong music enjoyment; 
Whereas public radio music stations serve as cultural hubs in 
their communities by providing a place for listeners of di-
verse backgrounds and ages to come together for the 
shared thrill of music and to support the local music 
economy; 
Whereas local public radio stations partner with schools, hos-
pitals, and other community organizations to provide in-
struments and musical experiences to underserved popu-
lations and to promote the public’s broad access to music; 
Whereas public radio music’s values and collective commit-
ment to community service, education, and cultural sup-
port separate these nonprofit, noncommercial radio sta-
tions from other music providers; and 
Whereas October 23, 2024, would be an appropriate day to 
designate as ‘‘Public Radio Music Day’’: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘Public Radio 
Music Day’’; and 
(2) expresses its deep appreciation for the role 
of public radio music stations in serving listeners, 
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musicians, and hundreds of communities in the 
United States. 
Æ 
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