[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 45 (Thursday, April 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                  MONROE HIGH SCHOOL VOCALISTS HONORED

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 21, 1994

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I take great pleasure in rising today to 
recognize the tremendous achievements of the vocal performance groups 
of Monroe High School in Monroe, MI.
  Monroe High School's concert choir and singing groups, Generations of 
Sound and Expressions, have been selected to represent the State of 
Michigan in the upcoming Normandy Liberation and Bicentennial Music 
Celebration. Michigan's Governor has issued a proclamation recognizing 
these performers as the official Michigan representatives to this 
prestigious festival. As part of this highly regarded event, taking 
place here in our Nation's capital from April 28 through May 1, the 
groups will perform at the Pentagon, the Navy Memorial, and the Lincoln 
Memorial. They will also perform during a wreathlaying ceremony at the 
Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.
  Selection to represent the great State of Michigan in the Normandy 
Liberation and Bicentennial Music Celebration is only the most recent 
accomplishment of this exceptional vocal music department whose 
hallmark is excellence in performance. Director John C. Tyner, and 
Assistant Director Catherine Brodie, have worked with accompanist 
Noreen Monhollen to build a program that stands as a shinning example 
for schools in Michigan and throughout the Midwest. Their hard work, 
coupled with the dedication and perseverance of many gifted students, 
made the successes of the Monroe High School choirs possible.
  The Monroe High School singers have performed at many State music 
conferences, toured cities such a Toronto, Boston, St. Louis, New York, 
and Washington, and released several outstanding recordings. In 1992, 
the choirs received the distinct honor of being declared National Grand 
Champions at the National Music Heritage Festival in St. Louis.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to pay tribute to the talented young people 
of the Monroe High School choirs who will be representing Michigan at 
the Normandy Liberation and Bicentennial Music Celebration. I am also 
pleased to recognize the outstanding achievements of this extraordinary 
program located in my congressional district. I hope my colleagues will 
join me in congratulating these fine musicians and their instructors 
who together have dedicated themselves to excellence.

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