[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 813 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 813

 Expressing the support of the Senate for the designation of ``Public 
 Radio Music Day'' and deep appreciation for the role of public radio 
    music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of 
                   communities in the United States.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 29, 2022

     Mr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Blunt) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, 
                           and Transportation

                           November 15, 2022

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Expressing the support of the Senate for the designation of ``Public 
 Radio Music Day'' and deep appreciation for the role of public radio 
    music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and hundreds of 
                   communities in the United States.

Whereas more than 27,000,000 listeners in the United States tune in weekly to 
        local noncommercial radio stations to discover, learn about, and enjoy 
        music selections, artists, and genres that are, in many cases, available 
        only on public radio;
Whereas approximately 697 public radio music stations serve rural and urban 
        communities in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 
        Guam;
Whereas local public radio music stations celebrate a broad collection of sounds 
        and styles, including jazz, blues, classical, Americana, urban 
        alternative, folk, roots, bluegrass, and other regional and eclectic 
        genres;
Whereas 96 percent of over-the-air broadcasts of classical music in the United 
        States comes from local public radio stations;
Whereas local, noncommercial, not-for-profit, public radio music stations are an 
        essential and indispensable force in--

    (1) developing local artists and audiences;

    (2) sustaining music and performers; and

    (3) educating and enriching their audiences and communities;

Whereas local public radio music stations are locally staffed and programmed, 
        are connected to the unique culture of their community, and share core 
        values of music discovery, curation, preservation, and performance with 
        their audiences;
Whereas knowledgeable local hosts, live announcers, and expert curation on 
        public radio music stations have a proven track record of--

    (1) helping audiences discover new and emerging homegrown musicians; 
and

    (2) providing deep explorations into the history and cultural impact of 
music;

Whereas public radio music stations--

    (1) tailor their content and programming to reflect regional tastes and 
talent;

    (2) make music more accessible through local performances, studio 
sessions, artist interviews, and music journalism; and

    (3) broadcast news and information about the local music industry;

Whereas public radio music stations connect musicians and artists with local 
        audiences through an expanding range of platforms, including over-the-
        air, on-stage, and digital and social media;
Whereas public radio's emphasis on music presentation adds to the journey of 
        lifelong music enjoyment;
Whereas public radio music stations serve as cultural hubs in their communities 
        by providing a place for listeners of diverse backgrounds and ages to 
        come together for the shared thrill of music and to support the local 
        music economy;
Whereas local public radio stations partner with schools, hospitals, and other 
        community organizations to provide instruments and musical experiences 
        to underserved populations and to promote the public's broad access to 
        music;
Whereas public radio music's values and collective commitment to community 
        service, education, and cultural support separate these nonprofit, 
        noncommercial radio stations from other music providers; and
Whereas, October 26, 2022, would be an appropriate day to designate as ``Public 
        Radio Music Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the designation of ``Public Radio Music Day''; 
        and
            (2) expresses its deep appreciation for the role of public 
        radio music stations in serving listeners, musicians, and 
        hundreds of communities in the United States.
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