Recognizing the importance of blues music, and for other purposes.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Resolves that the Congress: (1) recognizes the importance of blues music with regard to many cultural developments in American history; (2) calls on Americans to study, reflect on, and celebrate the importance of the blues; and (3) requests that the President call on the American people and interested organizations to partake in ceremonies, activities, and educational programs with respect to the blues.

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