118 SRES 850 ATS: Designating October 2024 as “National Country Music Month”. U.S. Senate 2024-09-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

III118th CONGRESS2d SessionS. RES. 850IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 24, 2024Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Kaine) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed toRESOLUTIONDesignating October 2024 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; andWhereas President Nixon issued a presidential proclamation in 1970 to acknowledge October as National Country Music Month: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—(1)designates October 2024 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.