,,iii #aagth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 ,,res4 #hac ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,september #bi1 #bjbb,mr4 ,coons 7for himself and ,mr4 ,blunt7 submitted the following resolution2 which was referred to the ,committee on ,commerce1 ,science1 and ,transportation ,november #ae1 #bjbb;,committee discharged2 considered and agreed to ,,resolution ,expressing the support of the ,senate for the designation of ,public ,radio ,music ,day and 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 #bg1jjj1jjj 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 approximately #fig public radio music stations serve rural and urban communities in all #ej ,states1 the ,district of ,columbia1 ,puerto ,rico1 and ,guam2 ,whereas local public radio music stations celebrate a broad collection of sounds and styles1 including jazz1 blues1 classical1 ,americana1 urban alternative1 folk1 roots1 bluegrass1 and other regional and eclectic genres2 ,whereas #if 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-- 7#a7 developing local artists and audiences2 7#b7 sustaining music and performers2 and 7#c7 educating and enriching their audiences and communities2 ,whereas local public radio music stations are locally staffed and programmed1 are connected to the unique culture of their community1 and share core values of music discovery1 curation1 preservation1 and performance with their audiences2 ,whereas knowledgeable local hosts1 live announcers1 and expert curation on public radio music stations have a proven track record of-- 7#a7 helping audiences discover new and emerging homegrown musicians2 and 7#b7 providing deep explorations into the history and cultural impact of music2 ,whereas public radio music stations-- 7#a7 tailor their content and programming to reflect regional tastes and talent2 7#b7 make music more accessible through local performances1 studio sessions1 artist interviews1 and music journalism2 and 7#c7 broadcast news and information about the local music industry2 ,whereas public radio music stations connect musicians and artists with local audiences through an expanding range of platforms1 including over-the-air1 on-stage1 and digital and social media2 ,whereas public radio's emphasis on music presentation adds to the journey of lifelong music enjoyment2 ,whereas public radio 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 music and to support the local music economy2 ,whereas local public radio stations partner with schools1 hospitals1 and other community organizations to provide instruments and musical experiences to underserved populations and to promote the public's broad access to music2 ,whereas public radio music's values and collective commitment to community service1 education1 and cultural support separate these nonprofit1 noncommercial radio stations from other music providers2 and ,whereas1 ,october #bf1 #bjbb1 would be an appropriate day to designate as ,public ,radio ,music ,day3 ,now1 therefore1 be it ,that the ,senate-- 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