[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 157 Introduced in House (IH)]






109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 157

 Recognizing the artistic excellence and community value of America's 
                            1800 orchestras.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 18, 2005

   Mr. Shays (for himself and Ms. Slaughter) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
                           and the Workforce

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the artistic excellence and community value of America's 
                            1800 orchestras.

Whereas America's 1800 symphony, chamber, youth, and collegiate orchestras are 
        among our Nation's most important cultural resources, providing 
        inspiration and enjoyment to more than 30 million individuals annually 
        in cities, towns, and rural areas throughout the United States;
Whereas America's orchestras are committed to reaching all segments of their 
        communities through education and community engagement programs that 
        have grown more than tenfold in the last 25 years;
Whereas America's orchestras are dedicated community citizens, working in 
        partnership with schools, public agencies, and fellow cultural groups to 
        make great music available to all;
Whereas the success of American's orchestras has been the result of a joint 
        effort between skilled professionals and dedicated volunteers, working 
        together to produce and promote music in their communities;
Whereas the American Symphony Orchestra League strengthens the daily efforts of 
        these orchestras through information, professional development, convened 
        meetings and online discussions, recognition and granting programs, and 
        public advocacy; and
Whereas representatives of the American Symphony Orchestra League's member 
        orchestras from throughout the Nation will gather June 14-18, 2005, in 
        Washington, D.C., for their Annual Conference to share information and 
        best practices, and to highlight the important role that orchestras play 
        in their communities nationwide: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That the Congress commends orchestras for their artistic and 
educational contribution to America's communities and congratulates the 
American Symphony Orchestra League on the occasion of its 60th national 
conference
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