Roy Cooper: “I thank my friend, Mr. Bishop; my friend, Mr. Keller; and also Mr. Porter. This is a truly bipartisan resolution. As has…”

“I thank my friend, Mr. Bishop; my friend, Mr. Keller; and also Mr. Porter. This is a truly bipartisan resolution. As has been explained, it expresses the sense of the Congress of the United States that music should be a key part of the curriculum of every public school for every child. Music is vitally important for the education of our young people, and this expresses the sense of this great body, this institution, that it must be a part of our school systems. Mr. Speaker, I have the privilege of representing Nashville, Tennessee. That is also known as Music City USA, so you would know that I would be for a resolution like this, but all of us should be, in both parties. In the other body, Senator Hatch and Senator Feinstein are likely to be the leads on the legislation, but I hope that every school district across this country, every parent will realize the importance of music as a key part of the curriculum, not a luxury add-on, but a key part of their child's education. All of us love sports, and most all our schools have pretty good athletic programs. A lot of focus is put on that.…”