[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 17 Introduced in House (IH)]







111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 17

  Expressing support for designation of the month of October 2009 as 
``Country Music Month'' and to honor country music for its long history 
   of supporting America's Armed Forces and its tremendous impact on 
                          national patriotism.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 9, 2009

 Mr. Poe of Texas introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
            referred to the Committee on Education and Labor

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing support for designation of the month of October 2009 as 
``Country Music Month'' and to honor country music for its long history 
   of supporting America's Armed Forces and its tremendous impact on 
                          national patriotism.

Whereas from the farms, ranches, and back roads of America comes a sound that is 
        uniquely American; one that is about life and how that life should be 
        lived;
Whereas country music is a story of family, faith, freedom, hard work, 
        opportunity, pride, and patriotism;
Whereas country music embodies the spirit of America and the genuine feelings 
        individuals experience throughout their lives such as joy and laughter, 
        but also of sorrow and heartache;
Whereas country music has played an integral part in encouraging Americans to 
        support its Armed Forces and their role in protecting American ideals, 
        mainly during times of national conflict, through numerous popular 
        patriotic songs;
Whereas the lyrics in these patriotic songs invoke sacrifice, responsibility, 
        determination, freedom and liberty that were present during the Nation's 
        founding;
Whereas the lyrics in these patriotic songs talk about a calling to serve a 
        higher duty, to come together with fellow citizens to defend and protect 
        the freedoms we enjoy today given to us from those of past generations 
        who paid the ultimate sacrifice;
Whereas country music songs seek to educate about America's history and teach 
        listeners to learn from past lessons, to instill character and good 
        citizenship;
Whereas country music has millions of fans in cities and towns all across the 
        United States from all ages and walks of life; and
Whereas the Country Music Association celebrated its first National Country 
        Music Month in 1964 and the month of October 2009 marks the 45th annual 
        observance of Country Music Month: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--
            (1) supports the designation of a ``Country Music Month'';
            (2) honors country music for its long history of supporting 
        America's Armed Forces and its tremendous impact on national 
        patriotism; and
            (3) requests and authorizes the President to issue a 
        proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
        observe such with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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