[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 179 (Tuesday, October 31, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S5259]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 442--DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2023 AS ``NATIONAL COUNTRY 
                             MUSIC MONTH''

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

                              S. Res. 442

       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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