Artist Kevin Kresse, is shown with a clay bust of Johnny Cash, April 23, 2024 in Little Rock, Ark. Kresse's full sculpture of Cash will be unveiled at the U.S. Capitol as part of the Statuary Hall collection, later this year. (AP Photo/Mike Pesoli)
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. House of Representatives has made the first move in finalizing a date for the public unveiling of a statue recognizing Arkansas icon and country music legend Johnny Cash.
Congress' lower chamber approved a concurrent resolution on Tuesday authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an unveiling ceremony, during which the bronze Cash statue will officially become part of the National Statuary Hall Collection. The legislation sets Sept. 24 as the date for the event.
The Senate will need to concur with the resolution to finalize the timing.
Arkansas and other states may contribute two statues to the National Statuary Hall Collection honoring important and noteworthy individuals. State legislatures and governors have the authority when it comes to the installation and removal of statues.
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