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Resolution to Recognize August 22, 2024, as National 'Chuck Brown Day'

Original title: Expressing support for the designation of August 22, 2024, as national "Chuck Brown Day", and honoring his contributions to music and to the District of Columbia.

August 20, 2024

Music District of Columbia Cultural Heritage Commemoration

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The Frame

What this does

The serves as an official federal recognition of Chuck Brown's cultural contributions, which may influence future local and national commemorative efforts regarding the history of music and D.C. civic identity.

Who is mentioned in the record

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District of Columbia residents

Residents are the primary community associated with the cultural legacy and civic advocacy mentioned in the resolution.

Go-go musicians

The resolution formally recognizes the musical genre and the artists influenced by Chuck Brown.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Background

Ms. Norton is the non-voting Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives representing the District of Columbia. context
Chuck Brown was a prominent musician who popularized the go-go genre, which is widely considered the official music of the District of Columbia. context

Summary

This expresses formal support for designating August 22, 2024, as 'Chuck Brown Day' to honor the late musician's legacy and his impact on the District of Columbia. It highlights his role as the creator of the '' musical genre and his advocacy for D.C. statehood.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution make August 22 a federal holiday?

No. The expresses support for the designation of the day as 'Chuck Brown Day' but does not establish it as a federal holiday or mandate any specific government closures.

What is the purpose of this document?

The document is a formal expression of support by the House of Representatives to honor Chuck Brown's contributions to music and the District of Columbia.

Why It Matters

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locationDistrict of Columbia“The location of Chuck Brown's life and work”Map →

otherBillboard Top 100 R&B Chart“Chart where ‘Bustin’ Loose’ achieved success”Map →

organizationTrouble Funk“Band influenced by Chuck Brown”Map →

locationUnited States Capitol Grounds“Site of a concert by Chuck Brown”Map →

organizationHoward Theatre“A historic venue named after Chuck Brown”Map →

personChuck Brown“The central figure of the resolution”Map →

organizationExperience Unlimited (E.U.)“Band influenced by Chuck Brown”Map →

organizationRare Essence“Band influenced by Chuck Brown”Map →

organizationNational Endowment for the Arts“Organization that awarded Chuck Brown a fellowship”Map →

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