[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 273 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.Con.Res.273
                                              Agreed to February 8, 2008

                       One Hundred Tenth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday,
            the third day of January, two thousand and eight


                          Concurrent Resolution

Whereas, in 1957, a group of visionary leaders gathered at the famed 
  Brown Derby in Los Angeles to form The National Academy of Recording 
  Arts & Sciences;

Whereas The Recording Academy soon created the GRAMMY Award which is 
  the world's most visible and prestigious award for music;

Whereas the GRAMMY was created as a peer award, given by music makers, 
  for music makers, to honor the highest quality recording music of the 
  year without regard to sales or chart position;

Whereas The Recording Academy expanded its mission beyond recognition 
  of musical excellence to include groundbreaking professional 
  development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education, and human 
  services programs;

Whereas through its 12 chapters across America, The Recording Academy 
  serves more than 18,000 musicians, singers, songwriters, producers, 
  engineers, and other music professionals;

Whereas, in 1989, The Recording Academy created the GRAMMY Foundation 
  to cultivate the understanding, appreciation, and advancement of the 
  contribution of recorded music to American culture, from the artistic 
  and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical 
  breakthroughs of future generations of music professionals;

Whereas that same year, The Recording Academy created MusiCares, to 
  provide a safety net of critical assistance for music people in times 
  of need;

Whereas the GRAMMYs on the Hill Initiative, based in Washington, DC, 
  works to advance the rights of the music community through advocacy, 
  education, and dialogue; and

Whereas through this initiative, The Recording Academy has become a 
  leading advocate for music makers: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress congratulates The Recording Academy during its 50th 
GRAMMY celebration for its important work in improving the environment 
for music and music makers.
Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.