ENROLLED
2021 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 147
BY REPRESENTATIVE MAGEE
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Tuesday, June 1, 2021, as Louisiana Music Advocacy Day at the state capitol.
WHEREAS, music and its creators are among Louisiana's greatest natural and
renewable resources; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana is the birthplace of so many of the world's musical styles,
such as jazz, blues, zydeco, swamp pop, rock & roll, gospel, country, bounce, rhythm &
blues, and Cajun music; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana's musicians, including many Grammy nominees and winners,
create an environment conducive to continued innovation in music; and
WHEREAS, the music industry in Louisiana is an economic driver which contributes
$1.2 billion to the state's GDP and employs over 30,000 Louisiana citizens yet has not been
fully recognized as a true industry akin to food, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and
others; and
WHEREAS, in a state where tourism is one of the largest industries, music is
regarded as one of the primary attractions that causes visitors to come to Louisiana; and
WHEREAS, Louisiana has numerous postsecondary educational programs devoted
to educating future musicians and music industry professionals; and
WHEREAS, it is essential that Louisiana recognize the economic importance of
Louisiana's music industry and incentivize growth of the industry's support system so as to
nurture careers in the music industry.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize Tuesday, June 1, 2021, as Louisiana Music
Advocacy Day at the state capitol and does hereby commend the state's music creators and
music industry professionals for their contributions to this important and growing industry.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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