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.

IV ★ 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 447 Recognizing and commending the SummerSet DC Music Series and its per- formers and partners for benefiting the District of Columbia, District of Columbia regional residents, and visitors to the Nation’s capital. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUNE 18, 2019 Ms. NORTON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending the SummerSet DC Music Se- ries and its performers and partners for benefiting the District of Columbia, District of Columbia regional resi- dents, 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 cul- tural 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 VerDate Sep 11 2014 18:33 Jun 20, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR447.IH HR447 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 2 HRES 447 IH1S 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 attrac- tions; Whereas the SummerSet DC Music Series offers entertain- ment 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 enjoy- ment; Whereas many talented amateur and professional musicians reside in the District of Columbia and the national cap- ital 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, Ar- chives 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 recog- 1 nizes and commends— 2 VerDate Sep 11 2014 18:33 Jun 20, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\HR447.IH HR447 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 3 HRES 447 IH1S (1) the SummerSet DC Music Series for en- 1 hancing urban life and musical culture in the Na- 2 tion’s capital and appreciation of the outdoors; 3 (2) local and regional performers bringing their 4 talents to the SummerSet DC Music Series; and 5 (3) the District of Columbia Commission on the 6 Arts and Humanities, the Washington Metropolitan 7 Area Transit Authority, the National Park Service, 8 Wolf Trap, and the Southwest Business Improve- 9 ment District for their public service in providing 10 live music performances at no charge to the public. 11 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 18:33 Jun 20, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR447.IH HR447 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS