[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 447 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 447

   Recognizing and commending the SummerSet DC Music Series and its 
   performers and partners for benefiting the District of Columbia, 
 District of Columbia regional residents, and visitors to the Nation's 
                                capital.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 18, 2019

 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                 the Committee on Oversight and Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing and commending the SummerSet DC Music Series and its 
   performers and partners for benefiting the District of Columbia, 
 District of Columbia regional residents, and visitors to the Nation's 
                                capital.

Whereas the National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act (H.R. 2453, as 
        introduced in the 114th Congress) sought to enhance visitor enjoyment, 
        amenities, and cultural experiences on and in the vicinity of the 
        National Mall for residents and visitors;
Whereas the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the 
        Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, the National Park 
        Service, Wolf Trap, and the Southwest Business Improvement District are 
        partners in sponsoring the 2019 SummerSet DC Music Series from June 3rd 
        to June 6th;
Whereas many Federal and other employees work downtown, close to Metro stations 
        and in the vicinity of the National Mall;
Whereas the downtown District of Columbia area and the National Mall are 
        national and regional tourist attractions;
Whereas the SummerSet DC Music Series offers entertainment to workers and 
        visitors alike;
Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States 
        taxpayers, that provides a unique park space with potential for various 
        kinds of outdoor enjoyment;
Whereas many talented amateur and professional musicians reside in the District 
        of Columbia and the national capital region;
Whereas the National Mall provides a natural stage for the display of city and 
        regional talent;
Whereas this year the SummerSet DC Music Series will be held at Hancock Park at 
        L'Enfant Metro Station, Archives Metro Station, and 12th Street and 
        Madison Drive NW; and
Whereas 2019 is the seventh season for the SummerSet DC Music Series: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes and 
commends--
            (1) the SummerSet DC Music Series for enhancing urban life 
        and musical culture in the Nation's capital and appreciation of 
        the outdoors;
            (2) local and regional performers bringing their talents to 
        the SummerSet DC Music Series; and
            (3) the District of Columbia Commission on the Arts and 
        Humanities, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 
        the National Park Service, Wolf Trap, and the Southwest 
        Business Improvement District for their public service in 
        providing live music performances at no charge to the public.
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