[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H1129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                         HONORING JOE BONAMASSA

  (Mr. WITTMAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Joe 
Bonamassa. He is one of the most gifted, talented, and accomplished 
singers, songwriters, and guitarists in modern-day blues music.
  Joe works incredibly hard to give back. Joe has founded the Keeping 
the Blues Alive Foundation. This foundation fuels a passion for music 
by funding projects and scholarships to allow students and teachers the 
resources and tools that they need to further music education.
  Joe also gives back in other ways. He is an aficionado of guitars and 
has a vast collection that he uses to extend music history. And he 
allows people to come and visit his collection of guitars and 
amplifiers in a place he calls Nerdville, California.
  Joe has done an incredible amount for music, for music history, and 
to advance the cause of music having an impact in an increasing number 
of people's lives.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and honoring Joe 
Bonamassa for his contributions to the world of music.

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