[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 442 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 442

     Designating October 2023 as ``National Country Music Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 31, 2023

  Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Kaine) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Designating October 2023 as ``National Country Music Month''.

Whereas country music, a uniquely American sound, echoes from the backroads of 
        the United States to the streets of Nashville, Tennessee;
Whereas Bristol, straddling the Tennessee and Virginia state line, is recognized 
        as the ``birthplace of country music'';
Whereas the Grand Ole Opry, the most famous stage in country music, has been 
        called the ``home of American music'';
Whereas the Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, has been 
        described as ``the Mother Church of country music'';
Whereas country music reminds every American of the importance of faith, family, 
        freedom, hope, opportunity, and patriotism;
Whereas country music has influenced numerous other genres of music;
Whereas country music is an incredibly diverse genre, appealing to Americans 
        from all walks of life;
Whereas country music has millions of fans all across the United States;
Whereas the country music industry contributes billions of dollars in revenue 
        each year to the economy of the United States;
Whereas the Country Music Association first celebrated ``National Country Music 
        Month'' in 1964; and
Whereas President Nixon issued a presidential proclamation in 1970 to 
        acknowledge October as ``National Country Music Month'': Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates October 2023 as ``National Country Music 
        Month'';
            (2) honors the contributions of country music to the story 
        and history of the United States; and
            (3) encourages the American people to observe ``National 
        Country Music Month'' with appropriate ceremonies and 
        activities.
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