[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 64 (Thursday, April 6, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E811]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                EAST HARTFORD HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR AND BAND

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                        HON. BARBARA B. KENNELLY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, April 6, 1995
  Mrs. KENNELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an outstanding 
group of students from my district, the East Hartford High School Choir 
and Band. They have been selected to represent the State of Connecticut 
in the 50th anniversary commemoration of World War II to be held in 
Washington at the end of April.
  Inspired by the leadership of choir director, Mr. Leo Sayles and band 
director, Mrs. Kathy Neri, these students have earned a statewide 
reputation for excellence. Soon the entire Nation will recognize them 
as one of the premier high school musical groups in the country.
  As we commemorate the end of World War II, I am especially pleased 
that so many young people will participate in the Washington event. 
History has many lessons to teach us--it is important for the leaders 
of tomorrow to learn from the heroes of yesterday. East Hartford High's 
participation is important not only because it will add to the 
ceremony, but because it will leave a lasting impression on these 
students, their teachers, parents, and friends.
  I salute the East Hartford High School Choir and Band. They will be 
excellent ambassadors for the State of Connecticut.


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