[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 769 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 769

 Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, 
    and honoring the public service of the performers and sponsors.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             August 2, 2012

 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                   the Committee on Natural Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, 
    and honoring the public service of the performers and sponsors.

Whereas Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton has introduced the ``National Mall 
        Revitalization and Designation Act'' (H.R. 1972);
Whereas the National Park Service said it could implement parts of H.R. 1972 
        administratively;
Whereas Robert Vogel, the National Park Service Superintendent for the National 
        Mall, has engaged in activities to enliven the Mall, and enriched the 
        experience for those who visit;
Whereas many Federal and other office workers have offices in the vicinity of 
        the National Mall;
Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States 
        taxpayer dollars, that provides a unique park space offering a lunchtime 
        break from the rush of business in Washington, DC;
Whereas the District of Columbia and the National Capital Region are home to 
        many amateur and professional musicians;
Whereas many of these musicians are continually looking for venues to display 
        their talent for the enjoyment of others;
Whereas the National Mall provides a natural stage for the display of such 
        talent;
Whereas the National Park Service has made available a central location near the 
        Smithsonian Metro Station, an area frequented by visitors and commuters 
        alike;
Whereas the National Park Service and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit 
        Authority are sponsoring Lunchtime Music on the Mall every Tuesday and 
        Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m., during the good weather months;
Whereas Lunchtime Music on the Mall benefits office workers and many of the 
        200,000,000 annual visitors to Washington, DC;
Whereas Michael McBride, Manager of MetroARTS, provides outstanding service as 
        producer of Lunchtime Music on the Mall; and
Whereas 2012 is the first season for Lunchtime Music on the Mall: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes Lunchtime Music on the Mall as an 
        enhancement to urban life in Washington, DC, and to the 
        appreciation of the National Mall;
            (2) salutes the performers participating in Lunchtime Music 
        on the Mall; and
            (3) commends the National Park Service and Washington 
        Metropolitan Area Transit Authority for their public service in 
        providing live music performances at no charge to the public.
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