[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 121 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.Con.Res.121
                                                  Agreed to May 15, 2007

                       One Hundred Tenth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America




          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday,
            the fourth day of January, two thousand and seven


                          Concurrent Resolution

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 the arts are a core academic subject, and music is an essential 
  element of the arts; and

Whereas every student in the United States should have an opportunity 
  to reap the benefits of music education: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),  
That 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.
Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.