[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 122, 110th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
[NOTE: Feb. 8, 2008 -  [H.Con.Res.273]   NATIONAL ACADEMY OF RECORDING
ARTS AND SCIENCES--50TH ANNIVERSARY

Whereas, in 1957, a group of visionary leaders gathered at the famed
Brown Derby in Los Angeles to form The National Academy of Recording
Arts & Sciences;

Whereas The Recording Academy soon created the GRAMMY Award which is the
world's most visible and prestigious award for music;

Whereas the GRAMMY was created as a peer award, given by music makers,
for music makers, to honor the highest quality recording music of
the year without regard to sales or chart position;

Whereas The Recording Academy expanded its mission beyond recognition of
musical excellence to include groundbreaking professional
development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education, and human
services programs;


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Whereas through its 12 chapters across America, The Recording Academy
serves more than 18,000 musicians, singers, songwriters, producers,
engineers, and other music professionals;

Whereas, in 1989, The Recording Academy created the GRAMMY Foundation to
cultivate the understanding, appreciation, and advancement of the
contribution of recorded music to American culture, from the
artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined
musical breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals;

Whereas that same year, The Recording Academy created MusiCares, to
provide a safety net of critical assistance for music people in
times of need;

Whereas the GRAMMYs on the Hill Initiative, based in Washington, DC,
works to advance the rights of the music community through advocacy,
education, and dialogue; and

Whereas through this initiative, The Recording Academy has become a
leading advocate for music makers: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress congratulates The Recording Academy during its 50th GRAMMY
celebration for its important work in improving the environment for
music and music makers.

Agreed to February 8, 2008.