[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1006 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1006

  Recognizing the birthday of legendary reggae artist Robert ``Bob'' 
                             Nesta Marley.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 9, 2024

   Ms. Clarke of New York (for herself, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Ms. 
Velazquez, and Mr. Payne) submitted the following resolution; which was 
        referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the birthday of legendary reggae artist Robert ``Bob'' 
                             Nesta Marley.

Whereas each year on February 6, the life and legacy of Robert ``Bob'' Nesta 
        Marley, singer, songwriter, and global civil and human rights advocate, 
        is celebrated;
Whereas Bob Marley was a Jamaican-born reggae artist whose musical career began 
        in the 1960s as a member of the popular group ``The Wailers'';
Whereas The Wailers, led by Marley, won the Rolling Stone's Band of the Year 
        award in 1976, and Marley went on to achieve international success as a 
        solo artist with hits like ``One Love'', ``Jamming'', ``No Woman, No 
        Cry'', and ``Redemption Song'';
Whereas Marley today is known as a cultural icon and credited as being one of 
        the most influential musicians of the 20th century;
Whereas, in 1978, Marley was awarded the Peace Medal of the Third World by the 
        United Nations, for his work to end social unrest in Jamaica;
Whereas Marley was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame in 
        1994, and in 1999 Time Magazine recognized Marley's album ``Exodus'' as 
        the Album of the Century;
Whereas, in 2001, Marley received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 
        the same month was awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for 
        ``outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording'';
Whereas Marley's musical talents inspired generations and encouraged individuals 
        of all ages, races, ethnic backgrounds, and walks of life; and
Whereas Marley's music encompassed themes of love, peace, unity, empowerment, 
        and continues to resonate and uplift people all over the world: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives acknowledges the life 
and impact of the legendary Robert ``Bob'' Nesta Marley on his 79th 
birthday.
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