[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 45 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 45


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 2, 2005

Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
                                Pensions

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     Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music 
                   education, and for other purposes.

Whereas school music programs enhance intellectual development and enrich the 
        academic environment for students of all ages;
Whereas students who participate in school music programs are less likely to be 
        involved with drugs, gangs, or alcohol and have better attendance in 
        school;
Whereas the skills gained through sequential music instruction, including 
        discipline and the ability to analyze, solve problems, communicate, and 
        work cooperatively, are vital for success in the 21st century workplace;
Whereas the majority of students attending public schools in inner city 
        neighborhoods have virtually no access to music education, which places 
        them at a disadvantage compared to their peers in other communities;
Whereas local budget cuts are predicted to lead to significant curtailment of 
        school music programs, thereby depriving millions of students of an 
        education that includes music;
Whereas the arts are a core academic subject, and music is an essential element 
        of the arts;
Whereas every student in the United States should have an opportunity to reap 
        the benefits of music education; and
Whereas NAMM, the International Music Products Association, highlights during 
        the month of March the important role that school music programs play in 
        the academic and social development of children: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That--
            (1) it is the sense of the Congress that music education 
        grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a 
        well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to 
        every student in every school; and
            (2) the Congress recognizes NAMM, the International Music 
        Products Association, for its efforts to emphasize the 
        importance of school music programs in the academic and social 
        development of children.

            Passed the House of Representatives March 1, 2005.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.