[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 800 Introduced in House (IH)]

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114th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 800

  Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in the Nation's 
 capital to benefit the District of Columbia and regional residents as 
  well as visitors and honor the public service of the performers and 
                               partners.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 24, 2016

 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 the Nation's 
 capital to benefit the District of Columbia and regional residents as 
  well as visitors and honor the public service of the performers and 
                               partners.

Whereas the National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act seeks to enliven 
        the National Mall for residents and visitors;
Whereas the National Park Service, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit 
        Authority, Smithsonian Institution, and D.C. Commission on the Arts and 
        Humanities are partners in sponsoring the 2016 Lunchtime Music on the 
        Mall every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. during the summer months;
Whereas many Federal and other office workers work downtown and in the vicinity 
        of the National Mall;
Whereas the National Mall is a national and regional tourist attraction;
Whereas Lunchtime Music on the Mall offers benefits to workers and visitors 
        alike;
Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States 
        taxpayers to provide a unique park space with potential for various 
        kinds of outdoor enjoyment;
Whereas many talented amateur and professional musicians reside in the District 
        of Columbia and the national capital region;
Whereas the National Mall provides a natural stage for the display of city and 
        regional talent;
Whereas this year Lunchtime Music on the Mall will be located on the National 
        Mall across from the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum entrance; and
Whereas 2016 is the fifth season for Lunchtime Music on the Mall: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes and 
commends--
            (1) Lunchtime Music on the Mall for providing enhancement 
        to urban life and musical culture in the Nation's capital and 
        for appreciation of the outdoors at the National Mall;
            (2) local performers bringing their talents to Lunchtime 
        Music on the Mall; and
            (3) the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan 
        Area Transit Authority, Smithsonian Institution, D.C. 
        Department of Parks and Recreation, and the D.C. Commission on 
        the Arts and Humanities for their public service in providing 
        live music performances at no charge to the public.
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