MUSIC AND DANCE

Amendments

Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission: establish (S. 959), S13925, S13942 [16DE]

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail: designate (S. 958), S13053 [16NO]

Articles and editorials

Big Joe Burrell, E312 [1MR]

Ibrahim Ferrer, 78, Cuban Singer in ``Buena Vista Social Club,'' Dies, E1783 [7SE]

Jazz Bassist Keter Betts Dies at 77, E1912 [21SE]

Linda Hopkins To Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Today, H8806 [7OC]

Pat Boone on Politics, Porn and the Death Tax, S10115 [15SE]

Bills and resolutions

Africa: recognize importance of addressing extreme poverty, impact of HIV/AIDS on the economy, need for safe blood supply, and congratulate Philadelphia, PA, for hosting the ``Live 8 2005'' concert (see H. Res. 349), H5603 [30JN]

Antitrust policy: promote transparency and reduce anti-competitive practices in the radio and concert industries (see S. 2058), S13361 [18NO]

Arts and humanities: encourage the preservation and restoration of copyrighted works for research, scholarly, and educational purposes (see H.R. 24), H72 [4JA]

———recognize artistic excellence and community value of America's orchestras (see H. Con. Res. 157), H3556 [18MY]

Billerica, MA: recognize as ``America's Yankee Doodle Town'' (see H. Con. Res. 243), H7949 [14SE]

Charles, Ray: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 824), H629 [15FE]

Copyrights: allow abandoned copyrighted works to enter the public domain after a certain period (see H.R. 2408), H3434 [17MY]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 149), H76 [4JA]

Dunham, Katherine: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 110), H1695 [17MR]

FTC: classify advertising or sale of a mislabeled copy-protected music disc as an unfair method of competition and an unfair and deceptive act or practice (see H.R. 1201), H1264 [9MR]

Grand Ole Opry: anniversary (see S. Res. 286), S11823 [25OC]

Hampton, Lionel: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 111), H1695 [17MR]

Ho, Don: tribute (see H. Res. 597), H11503 [13DE]

Horn, Shirley: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 300), H10502 [16NO]

Horne, Lena: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 112), H1695 [17MR]

Intellectual property: improve management, coordination, and effectiveness of domestic and international intellectual property rights enforcement (see S. 1984), S12607 [9NO]

LeDoux, Chris: tribute (see S. Res. 81), S2483 [10MR]

National Endowment for the Arts: repeal State grant limitations (see H.R. 573), H351 [2FE]

Schools: recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education (see H. Con. Res. 45), H353 [2FE]

Shakur, Tupac A.: open U.S. government files relevant to life and death (see H.R. 4210), H9555 [2NO]

Springsteen, Bruce: anniversary of record album ``Born to Run'' (see H. Res. 628), H12049 [16DE]

Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission: establish (see S. 959), S4546 [28AP] (see H.R. 2052), H2879 [3MY]

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail: designate (see S. 958), S4546 [28AP] (see H.R. 2053), H2879 [3MY]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 1186), S6154 [7JN] (see H.R. 2786), H4187 [7JN]

———allow credits to radio station owners who donate the license and other assets of such station to a nonprofit corporation that supports the fine arts (see H.R. 2904), H4560 [15JN]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (see S. 372), S1344 [14FE] (see H.R. 1120), H983 [3MR]

———provide capital gains tax treatment for certain self-created musical works (see S. 1100), S5778 [23MY] (see H.R. 2594), H3893 [24MY]

Technology: require certain analog conversion devices to preserve digital content security measures (see H.R. 4569), H12047 [16DE]

Telecommunications: safeguard the rights and expectations of consumers who lawfully obtain digital entertainment (see H.R. 4536), H11653 [14DE]

Tito Puente Post Office Building, New York, NY: designate (see H.R. 1472), H1777 [5AP]

Underwood, Carrie: tribute (see S. Res. 157), S6022 [26MY]

``Yankee Doodle'': recognize Richard Shuckburgh as primary author and Rensselaer, NY, as official home (see H. Con. Res. 51), H523 [9FE]

Histories

Sinfonia Mexicana (organization), E1754 [6SE]

Springfield, MA, John Boyle O'Reilly Club, E2272 [3NO]

Lyrics

``Don't Laugh at Me,'' Steven Seskin and Allen Shamblin, H1502 [15MR]

Obituaries

Vandross, Luther R.: J Records (business), E1501 [15JY]

Proclamations

Tribute to Jackson, OH, Jackson High School Band: Representative Ney, E2124 [19OC]

Remarks in House

Argyle, TX: tribute to Argyle High School marching band, E2331 [10NO]

Arts and humanities: encourage the preservation and restoration of copyrighted works for research, scholarly, and educational purposes (H.R. 24), E1 [4JA], E41 [6JA]

———recognize artistic excellence and community value of America's orchestras (H. Con. Res. 157), E1445 [11JY]

Bennett, Tony: Kennedy Center Honors Award recipient, E2433 [18NO]

Beverly, MA: anniversary of North Shore Music Theatre, E769 [26AP]

Black, Kelly: American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Female Performer award recipient, E1157 [8JN]

Boehm, William C.: Early Settlers Association of the Western Reserve Herrick Memorial Award for Civic Achievement recipient, E1591 [25JY]

Cleveland, OH: tribute to Cleveland Youth Orchestra, E1445 [11JY]

Craftsbury, VT: tribute to Craftsbury Chamber Players, E761 [26AP]

Crestview, FL: tribute to Crestview High School marching band, E2441 [6DE]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (H.R. 149), E23 [4JA]

Dallas, TX: anniversary of the Turtle Creek Chorale, E544 [5AP]

Denver, CO: anniverary of Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Studio, E1826 [13SE]

Dept. of Commerce: Economic Development Administration funding for Apollo Theater renovation, E1719 [29JY]

Elkhart, IN: tribute to Concord High School marching band, E2398 [18NO]

Fink, Cathy: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., Grammy Award recipient, E393 [9MR]

Flower Mound, TX: Flower Mound High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School Gold List award, E528 [5AP]

Fort Worth, TX: tribute to CJ's Studio of Performing Arts students selected to perform in Moscow Ballet's presentation of the Nutcracker, E2336 [10NO]

Gehry, Frank: tribute to commemorative postage stamp featuring Walt Disney Concert Hall, E1694 [29JY], E1758 [6SE]

Grand Ole Opry: anniversary, E2125 [19OC]

Ho, Don: tribute (H. Res. 597), E2593 [17DE]

Horn, Shirley: tribute (H. Con. Res. 300), E2371 [16NO]

Intellectual property: strengthen laws and rights relative to songwriters, H8107 [20SE]

Jackson, MI: tribute to Jackson Symphony Orchestra Association, E1794 [8SE]

Jernigan, Tommy: American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Student Lighting Design award recipient, E1158 [8JN]

Kalamazoo, MI: anniversary of Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra League, E2283 [7NO]

Keystone Heights, FL: tribute to Keystone Heights Junior/Senior High School marching band, H2154 [20AP]

Lakeville, MN: tribute to Lakeville High School marching band, H143 [25JA]

LaVergne, TN: tribute to LaVergne High School marching band, E2269 [3NO]

Live Oak, CA: Live Oak High School orchestra recipient of American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Student Orchestra award, E1161 [8JN]

Louisville, KY: tribute to Louisville Youth and Children's Choir, E1544 [20JY]

Marxer, Marcy: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, Inc., Grammy Award recipient, E393 [9MR]

Mesquite, TX: tribute to Poteet High School marching band, E2456 [6DE], E2500 [8DE]

MTV Networks: appropriateness and sexual content of programming, H417 [9FE]

Nashville, TN: tribute to benefit concert by the Nashville Symphony for the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, E1989 [29SE]

North Richland Hills, TX: tribute to North Ridge Middle School band, E605 [12AP]

Obershaw, Chuck and Shelby: San Bernardino, CA, Symphony Guild Golden Baton Award recipient, E1019 [19MY]

Olmsted Township, OH: anniversary of Central Ohio Singers Association, E1059 [23MY]

Patriotism: encourage participation in the National Anthem Project sponsored by the National Association for Music Education, H1333 [10MR]

Philadelphia, PA: tribute to Philadelphia Mural Arts Program for new mural honoring South Philadelphia musicians, E2074 [7OC]

Recording Academy: tribute to Memphis, TN, chapter honorees, E2167 [25OC]

Recording Arts Day: observance, E1775 [7SE], E2229 [1NO]

Red Bank, NJ: tribute to the Two River Theater Co., E1406 [30JN]

Schools: recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education (H. Con. Res. 45), H805-H808 [1MR], E325 [2MR]

Sinfonia Mexicana (organization): anniversary, E1754 [6SE]

Society of European Stage Authors and Composers: anniversary, E2003 [3OC]

Springfield, MA: anniversary of John Boyle O'Reilly Club, E2272 [3NO]

Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission: establish (H.R. 2052), E850 [3MY]

Sulphur Springs, TX: tribute to First Baptist Church youth choir, E1323 [23JN]

Supreme Court: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer v. Grokster decision on the liability of Internet file-sharing services for their role in copyright infringement, H5224-H5227 [27JN], H5368 [29JN], E1363 [27JN], E1387 [28JN]

Technology: require certain analog conversion devices to preserve digital content security measures (H.R. 4569), E2569 [17DE]

University of Louisiana at Lafayette: tribute to marching band, E2439 [6DE]

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater: tribute to Symphonic Wind Ensemble invitation to the Royal Northern College of Music International Festival of Winds, E2234 [1NO]

Vienna, VA: anniversary of International Children's Festival, E1839 [14SE]

Waco, TX: tribute to Midway Middle School boys' choir, E2519 [14DE]

Wadhwani, Alok: American Musical Theatre of San Jose High School Music Theatre HONORS Best Student Scenic Design award recipient, E1155 [8JN]

WAMU-Radio (Washington, DC): tribute to Hot Jazz Saturday Night radio program, E2138 [20OC], E2285 [7NO]

WDIA-Radio (Memphis, TN): tribute, E1306 [21JN]

Woodland Hills, CA: anniversary of Valley Cultural Center, E1381 [28JN]

Remarks in Senate

Antitrust policy: promote transparency and reduce anti-competitive practices in the radio and concert industries (S. 2058), S13367 [18NO]

Bennett, Tony: Kennedy Center Honors Award recipient, S13351 [18NO]

Clinton, MS: anniversary of Clinton High School Attache Show Choir, S4105 [21AP]

Country Music Association Festival: tribute, S6721 [16JN]

Danville, AR: Danville High School recipient of GRAMMY Signature School Enterprise Award, S4256 [26AP]

Easton, PA: tribute to Easton High School marching band, S430 [25JA]

Electric Factory Concerts (business): tribute for production of ``Live 8 2005'' concert in Philadelphia, PA, S12443 [7NO]

Grand Ole Opry: anniversary (S. Res. 286), S11778 [25OC]

Hughes, Patrick H.: VSA Arts (nonprofit organization) Panasonic Young Soloists Award recipient, S7063 [22JN]

LeDoux, Chris: tribute (S. Res. 81), S2502 [10MR]

Meyer, Max: PAX-TV America's Most Talented Kids award recipient, S5298 [17MY]

North Hollywood, CA: tribute to Deaf West Theater, S6015 [26MY]

Northern State University: tribute to marching band, S28 [4JA]

Rapid City, SD: tribute to He Sapa Wacipi and Fine Art Show (Black Hills Pow-Wow), S11125 [5OC]

Star-Spangled Banner and War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission: establish (S. 959), S4571 [28AP], S13941 [16DE]

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail: designate (S. 958), S4571 [28AP], S13053 [16NO]

Taxation: adjust capital gains treatment of art and collectibles and provide a deduction for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (S. 1186), S6167 [7JN]

———allow deduction equal to fair market value for charitable contributions of literary, musical, artistic, or scholarly compositions created by the donor (S. 372), S1346 [14FE]

Walker, Albertina: National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship recipient, S8943 [26JY]

Reports filed

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 958) (S. Rept. 109-150), S11558 [19OC]

Songs

``Strange Fruit,'' Billy Holiday, S6366 [13JN]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 45, recognize benefits and importance of school-based music education, H805 [1MR]

S. 372, Artist-Museum Partnership Act, S1347 [14FE]

S. 958, Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail Act, S13053 [16NO]

S. 1186, Art and Collectibles Capital Gains Tax Treatment Parity Act, S6167 [7JN]

S. 2058, Radio and Concert Disclosure and Competition Act, S13368 [18NO]

S. Res. 81, tribute to Chris LeDoux, S2497, S2503 [10MR]

S. Res. 157, tribute to Carrie Underwood, S6057 [26MY]

S. Res. 286, Grand Ole Opry anniversary, S11778, S11827 [25OC], S11922 [26OC]