IV 
113TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 618 
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 10, 2014 
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 implementa-
tion of the National Mall Revitalization and Designation 
Act administratively; 
Whereas the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Author-
ity 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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•HRES 618 IH 
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 excellent amateur and professional musicians 
reside in the District of Columbia and the national cap-
ital 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 cen-
tral location frequented by visitors and commuters alike 
for Lunchtime Music on the Mall; 
Whereas the National Park Service, the Washington Metro-
politan 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 of-
fice workers and many of the 20,000,000 visitors annu-
ally to Washington, DC; and 
Whereas 2014 is the third season for Lunchtime Music on 
the Mall: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and commends— 
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•HRES 618 IH 
(1) Lunchtime Music on the Mall as an en-
hancement to urban life and musical culture in the 
Nation’s capital and to appreciation of the National 
Mall; 
(2) the performers participating in Lunchtime 
Music on the Mall; and 
(3) 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. 
Æ 
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