[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 110 (Wednesday, September 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1775]
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                     IN HONOR OF RECORDING ARTS DAY

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                             HON. MARY BONO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2005

  Mrs. BONO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to pay special recognition to 
the first ever Recording Arts Day on Capitol Hill.
  The Recording Arts and Sciences Congressional Caucus, working with 
The Recording Academy ', has sought to include the voice of 
artists and other professionals in policymaking decisions. Over the 
course of the year, Members of Congress have reached out to members of 
the recording arts community in hopes of working together on many 
critical issues facing this industry. Today, musicians, songwriters, 
singers, producers and other key members of The Recording Academy 
' will visit Members of Congress on the Hill to share their 
experiences and raise awareness on matters of importance to them.
  Those participating in Recording Arts Day will focus on a variety of 
issues, including protecting intellectual property rights, bolstering 
music education and emphasizing the importance of music preservation. 
It is through the private and public sectors working together on these 
causes that we can nurture future artists and support music, one of 
this county's greatest and largest exports.
  Under the leadership of Recording Academy ' President Neil 
Portnow, The Recording Academy' has greatly increased its 
presence on Capitol Hill. Mr. Portnow realizes how critical it is for 
artists to engage in policymaking and sees it as the responsibility of 
artists and others to educate and influence actions affecting them.
  I would also like to commend the Recording Academy's Daryl Friedman, 
Vice President of Advocacy and Government Affairs, for helping to 
organize Recording Arts Day. Thanks to his efforts, this promises to be 
a very successful and informative day.
  Mr. Speaker, I would once again like to recognize Recording Arts Day 
and hope this inaugural event becomes an annual tradition.

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