[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 302 Introduced in House (IH)]

114th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 302

  Observing the 100th birthday of the late Les Paul, the ``Wizard of 
   Waukesha'', and honoring his contributions to the American music 
                               industry.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 4, 2015

    Mr. Sensenbrenner submitted the following resolution; which was 
        referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Observing the 100th birthday of the late Les Paul, the ``Wizard of 
   Waukesha'', and honoring his contributions to the American music 
                               industry.

Whereas Les Paul was born on June 9, 1915, in Waukesha, Wisconsin, and June 9, 
        2015, marks the centennial day of his birth;
Whereas Les Paul served in the Armed Forces Radio Network during World War II;
Whereas Les Paul is acknowledged for his contributions leading to the solid-body 
        electric guitar, and a number of innovative sound-recording techniques; 
        and
Whereas Les Paul is a member of both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the 
        National Inventors Hall of Fame: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes and celebrates the 100th birthday of Les 
        Paul; and
            (2) commemorates his contributions to American society as a 
        gifted musician, inventor, and musical pioneer.
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