Recognizing and commending the SummerSet DC Music Series and its performers and partners for benefiting the District of Columbia, District of Columbia regional residents, and visitors to the Nation's capital.

Bill: 116-hres-447
Sponsor: full_name: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced: 2019-06-18
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Congressional tributes

Department of the Interior

District of Columbia

Music

Performing arts

State and local government operations
Latest action: action_date: 2019-06-18
text: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Summaries:
action_date: 2019-06-18
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This resolution recognizes and commends (1) the SummerSet DC Music Series for enhancing urban life and musical culture in the nation's capital and appreciation of the outdoors; (2) the local performers who bring their talents to the series; and (3) the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the National Park Service, Wolf Trap, and the Southwest Business Improvement District for providing live music performances at no charge to the public. </p>

tv_txt: IV 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 447 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 18, 2019 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the SummerSet DC Music Series and its performers and partners for benefiting the District of Columbia, District of Columbia regional residents, and visitors to the Nation’s capital.

Whereas the National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act (H.R. 2453, as introduced in the 114th Congress) sought to enhance visitor enjoyment, amenities, and cultural experiences on and in the vicinity of the National Mall for residents and visitors; Whereas the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the National Park Service, Wolf Trap, and the Southwest Business Improvement District are partners in sponsoring the 2019 SummerSet DC Music Series from June 3rd to June 6th; Whereas many Federal and other employees work downtown, close to Metro stations and in the vicinity of the National Mall; Whereas the downtown District of Columbia area and the National Mall are national and regional tourist attractions; Whereas the SummerSet DC Music Series offers entertainment to workers and visitors alike; Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States taxpayers, that provides a unique park space with potential for various kinds of outdoor enjoyment; Whereas many talented 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 city and regional talent; Whereas this year the SummerSet DC Music Series will be held at Hancock Park at L’Enfant Metro Station, Archives Metro Station, and 12th Street and Madison Drive NW; and Whereas 2019 is the seventh season for the SummerSet DC Music Series: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes and commends— (1) the SummerSet DC Music Series for enhancing urban life and musical culture in the Nation's capital and appreciation of the outdoors; (2) local and regional performers bringing their talents to the SummerSet DC Music Series; and (3) the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the National Park Service, Wolf Trap, and the Southwest Business Improvement District for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public.