H.Res. 244 — Introduced in House

IV 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 244 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 3, 2013 Ms. Norton submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Expressing support for Lunchtime Music on the Mall in Washington, DC, to benefit the District of Columbia, regional residents, and visitors and recognizing the public service of the performers and sponsors. Whereas the National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act seeks to enliven the National Mall for residents and visitors; Whereas the National Park Service has begun implementation of the National Mall Revitalization and Designation Act administratively; Whereas the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has sponsored performing artists at Metro stations and has now agreed to be a sponsor and producer of Lunchtime Music on the Mall; Whereas the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities is a patron of many performing artists in the District of Columbia and has agreed to be a sponsor and producer of Lunchtime Music on the Mall; Whereas in addition to out-of-town visitors, many Federal and other employees work downtown and in the vicinity of the National Mall; Whereas the National Mall is a national treasure, supported by United States taxpayers to provide a unique park space with potential for a variety of outdoor enjoyment; Whereas many 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 District of Columbia and regional talent; Whereas the National Park Service has made available a central location frequented by visitors and commuters alike for Lunchtime Music on the Mall; Whereas the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities are sponsoring Lunchtime Music on the Mall every Tuesday and Thursday from noon to 1:00 p.m. during the good weather months; Whereas Lunchtime Music on the Mall offers benefits to office workers and many of the 20,000,000 visitors annually to Washington, DC; and Whereas 2013 is the second season for Lunchtime Music on the Mall: Now, therefore, be it That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Lunchtime Music on the Mall as an enhancement to urban life and musical culture in Washington, DC, and to appreciation of the National Mall; (2) recognizes the performers participating in Lunchtime Music on the Mall; and (3) commends the National Park Service, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities for their public service in providing live music performances at no charge to the public.