S. 815: To designate the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the “Rick Boucher Amphitheater”.

This bill aims to officially name the outdoor amphitheater at the Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, Virginia, as the “Rick Boucher Amphitheater.” The amphitheater is located on Foothills Road and is part of the Blue Ridge Parkway, which is under the National Park System.

Key Provisions

• Designation: The bill states that the amphitheater will be referred to as the “Rick Boucher Amphitheater,” which is a formal recognition of Rick Boucher’s contributions or significance to the area.
• References: It mandates that any future mention of this amphitheater in U.S. laws, maps, regulations, or documents will use the new designation, ensuring consistency in how it is referenced across different platforms.

The bill does not propose any funding or alterations to the amphitheater itself; it simply changes the name to honor an individual.

Context

Such designations are common practices to honor individuals for their contributions to a community, region, or cause. It reflects a legislative acknowledgment of Rick Boucher, though the bill does not specify his accomplishments or relevance to the amphitheater directly.

Next Steps

The bill has been introduced to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for further consideration. It will need to pass through various legislative processes before becoming law.

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