WHEREAS, Music is an integral part of the American cultural
experience and is ubiquitous in our everyday lives; and
WHEREAS, Music stimulates the imagination, is often thought
provoking, can generate a wide range of emotions and may evoke
fond memories; and
WHEREAS, The study of music enhances learning, and composing
and performing music provides a rich, rewarding experience for
people of all ages; and
WHEREAS, Music distinguishes generations of people from one
another and, at the same time, can uniquely establish a common
bond between different generations; and
WHEREAS, Music is an important form of art that can reflect
the history and culture of a region, state or country; and
WHEREAS, Music is a key element of most artistic
performances, including dance, theater and film; and
WHEREAS, Music can be spiritual in nature, and virtually all
religions utilize music in their expression of spiritual life;
and
WHEREAS, Music has vast potential to inspire peace, harmony
and understanding among disparate peoples, and to penetrate and
tear down walls of intolerance, hatred and injustice around the
world; and
WHEREAS, This Commonwealth has a rich history and tradition
of musical involvement and enjoyment in the lives of its
residents; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
week of May 5 through 12, 2019, as "National Music Week" in
Pennsylvania; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage the
residents of this Commonwealth in celebrating the joys and
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