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a Ceremonial Resolution
20-101
In the Council of the District of Columbia
September 17, 2013
To recognize the 9:30 Club for being an iconic venue for live musical and other entertainment for the residents of the District of Columbia and to honor the 9:30 Club for its designation as the Best Big-Room Venue in America by Rolling Stone Magazine, Top Club by Billboard Touring Awards, and Nightclub of the Year by Pollstar Magazine.
WHEREAS, the 9:30 Club is located at 815 V Street, N.W., in Ward 1 of the District of Columbia;
WHEREAS, the 9:30 Club was originally located at 930 F Street, N.W., has hosted top-flight musical and other acts for the residents of the District of Columbia and the metropolitan Washington, D.C. region for over 30 years;
WHEREAS, the 9:30 Club has the ability to entertain 1,200 people while, at the same time, providing unmatched intimacy for concerts between artists and concert goers;
WHEREAS, the 9:30 Club has provided the residents of the District of Columbia with a wide range of musical talents, ranging from Rock & Roll to Hip/Hop, R&B, Pop, and Comedy;
WHEREAS, the 9:30 Club has hosted and helped to launch some of the District’s best homegrown acts, including the Chuck Brown Band, Foo Fighters, Black Flag, and Fugazi;
WHEREAS, the 9:30 Club has hosted some of the world’s best acts, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Paul Simon, Tom Jones, Justin Timberlake, Pink, the Beastie Boys, R.E.M., Nirvana, Green Day, Radiohead, the Smashing Pumpkins, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Adele;
WHEREAS, the 9:30 Club has received numerous awards as being a popular venue for viewing concerts and other entertainment acts;
WHEREAS the 9:30 Club is the most attended club of its size in the world;
WHEREAS, the 9:30 Club was recently named the Best Big-Room Music Venue in America by Rolling Stone Magazine, Top Club by Billboard Touring Awards, and Nightclub of the Year by Pollstar Magazine;
WHEREAS, Patrick Stump of the band Fall Out Boy said about the 9:30 Club: "It's got so much character, you wonder if the locals know how lucky they are."; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the District of Columbia knows how lucky District locals are to have the 9:30 Club for providing residents with an unmatched entertainment experience.
RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this resolution may be cited as the “9:30 Club Recognition Resolution of 2013”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia acknowledges and honors the 9:30 Club for providing the residents of the District an exceptional venue to experience live musical entertainment.
Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon the first date of publication in the District of Columbia Register.
