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H.Res. 583

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Lester Flatt has made an invaluable contribution to American art as both a songwriter and a performer, leaving an indelible legacy in bluegrass music.

 

Sponsor
Rep. Davis, Lincoln (Education and Labor Committee)
Date
January 26, 2010
111th Congress, 2nd Session
FLOOR SITUATION

H.Res. 583 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Tuesday, January 26, 2010, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Lincoln Davis (D-TN) on June 25, 2009.
 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

H.Res. 583 would be resolved that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that Lester Flatt has made an invaluable contribution to American art as both a songwriter and a performer, leaving an indelible legacy in bluegrass music.
 
BACKGROUND

According to the resolution's findings, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, Chubby Wise, Howard Watts, and Bill Monroe are widely credited with the creation of bluegrass music through their band, Bill Monroe and the Bluegrass Boys. Lester Flatt is widely regarded as one of the greatest bluegrass musicians and singers of all time, writing dozens of songs that are considered bluegrass classics.
 
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