III
118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 442
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 31, 2023
Mrs. Blackburn (for herself and Mr. Kaine) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating October 2023 as National Country Music Month
.
Whereas country music, a uniquely American sound, echoes from the backroads of the United States to the streets of Nashville, Tennessee;
Whereas Bristol, straddling the Tennessee and Virginia state line, is recognized as the birthplace of country music
;
Whereas the Grand Ole Opry, the most famous stage in country music, has been called the home of American music
;
Whereas the Ryman Auditorium, the original home of the Grand Ole Opry, has been described as the Mother Church of country music
;
Whereas country music reminds every American of the importance of faith, family, freedom, hope, opportunity, and patriotism;
Whereas country music has influenced numerous other genres of music;
Whereas country music is an incredibly diverse genre, appealing to Americans from all walks of life;
Whereas country music has millions of fans all across the United States;
Whereas the country music industry contributes billions of dollars in revenue each year to the economy of the United States;
Whereas the Country Music Association first celebrated National Country Music Month
in 1964; and
Whereas President Nixon issued a presidential proclamation in 1970 to acknowledge October as National Country Music Month
: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
designates October 2023 as National Country Music Month
;
honors the contributions of country music to the story and history of the United States; and
encourages the American people to observe National Country Music Month
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.