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IN HCR0050

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Eric Koch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bill Monroe, who was born on September 13, 1911, in Kentucky.
  • Acknowledges Bill Monroe as the originator and founder of bluegrass music, a form of American country music followed by thousands of people worldwide.
  • Notes Monroe's 50+ year membership with the Grand Ole Opry and his induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame, as well as his receipt of the first Grammy Award for a bluegrass musician.
  • Recognizes Monroe's deep connection to Indiana, including his work as a radio performer in Hammond in 1930, ownership of a music park in Beanblossom since 1953, and the world-famous bluegrass music festival held there since 1967.
  • Honors Monroe as a legendary artist and poet of American folklore who remained an active performer into his 80s.

Legislative Description

Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the birth of Bill Monroe.

Last Action

Returned to the House

4/21/2011

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