,,iv #aafth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,h4 ,,res4 #hdh ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,february #aa1 #bjbj,ms4 ,scanlon 7for herself1 ,mr4 ,chabot1 ,mr4 ,swalwell of ,california1 ,mr4 ,upton1 ,mr4 ,neguse1 ,mr4 ,buck1 ,mr4 ,blumenauer1 ,mr4 ,young1 ,ms4 ,dean1 ,mr4 ,amodei1 ,mr4 ,cole1 and ,mrs4 ,davis of ,california7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,oversight and ,reform ,,resolution ,expressing the support of the ,house of ,representatives for the designation of ,public ,radio ,music ,day and its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners1 musicians1 and hundreds of communities in the ,united ,states4 ,whereas more than #bj1jjj1jjj listeners in the ,united ,states tune in weekly to local noncommercial radio stations to discover1 learn about1 and enjoy music selections1 artists1 and genres that are1 in many cases1 available only on public radio2 ,whereas some #gcd public radio music stations serve rural and urban communities alike in all #ej ,states plus the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 and ,guam2 ,whereas these local music stations celebrate a broad collection of sounds and styles1 including jazz1 blues1 classical1 ,americana1 alternative1 folk1 roots1 bluegrass1 and other regional and eclectic genres2 ,whereas #ig percent of over-the-air broadcasts of classical music in the ,united ,states comes from local public radio stations2 ,whereas local1 noncommercial1 not-for-profit1 public radio music stations are an essential and indispensable force in sustaining music and performers1 developing artists and audiences1 and educating and enriching their communities2 ,whereas local public radio music stations are nonprofit1 locally staffed and programmed1 and share core values of music discovery1 curation1 preservation1 performance1 and community2 ,whereas knowledgeable local hosts1 live announcers1 and expert curation on public radio music stations have a proven track record of helping audiences discover new and emerging musicians and providing deep explorations into music's history and cultural impact2 ,whereas public radio music stations tailor their content and programming to reflect regional tastes and talent1 and make music more accessible through local performances1 studio sessions1 artist interviews1 and music journalism and by broadcasting news and information about the local music industry2 ,whereas public radio music stations offer audiences1 musicians1 and artists numerous platforms for innovative music programming on air1 online1 on video1 on stage1 and on-the-go2 ,whereas public radio's emphasis on music presentation enables new1 emerging1 and essential artists to construct deep and lasting relationships with audiences1 adding to the journey of lifelong music enjoyment2 ,whereas noncommercial music stations serve as cultural hubs in their communities by providing a place for listeners of diverse backgrounds and ages to come together for the shared thrill of music2 ,whereas public radio's commitment to music and education brings the instruments and experience of music to schools1 hospitals1 and other places within the ,united ,states public square to ensure wide access to music2 ,whereas these varied and unique public radio activities and attributes foster community among music lovers1 build support for local artists and the local music economy1 and develop the next generation of musicians and audiences2 ,whereas public radio music's network of values and collective commitment to community service1 education1 and cultural support separates local public radio stations from other music providers2 and ,whereas1 ,april #af1 #bjbj1 would be an appropriate day to designate as ,public ,radio ,music ,day3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,house of ,representatives-- 7#a7 supports the designation of ,public ,radio ,music ,day2 and 7#b7 expresses its deep appreciation for the role of public radio music stations in serving listeners1 musicians1 and hundreds of communities in the ,united ,states4