[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 23, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S7261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 IN HONOR OF RICHARD S. LUM, RETIRING PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, EMERITUS, AT 
                        THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII

 Mr. AKAKA. Mr. President, it is a pleasure and a privilege for 
me to rise today on the floor of the Senate to honor my dear friend and 
college classmate, Prof. Richard ``Dick'' S. Lum, on his retirement 
from the University of Hawaii after a lifetime of dedicated service to 
the students and people of Hawaii. He retires after a distinguished 25-
year tenure as director of bands at the university and professor of 
music, emeritus.
  Professor Lum's contribution to concert and band music has brought 
him many well-deserved accolades and honors. In the span of his long 
musical career, he has earned and garnered more awards and has been 
recognized by more organizations than any other person I can think of. 
Mahalo, Dick, for your complete commitment to music.
  Professor Lum has been rightfully credited for building our State's 
concert and marching bands into nationally recognized organizations. He 
laid the foundation for the McKinley High School Band to gain national 
prominence and is the person primarily responsible for the growth of 
band programs in Hawaii. His vision, hard work, and grooming of young 
band directors made possible the tremendous growth of the many fine 
programs that exist today.
  Dick served as president of the Hawaii Music Educators Association 
and is the founder and past president of the Oahu Band Directors 
Association. He was also State chairman of the College Band Directors 
National Association and the National Band Association. He has guest 
conducted the United States of America Armed Services Bicentennial Band 
from Ft. Meade, MD, the University of Tennessee Band, the Arizona State 
University Band, and other outstanding university bands. In 1971, 
Richard was invited to membership in the American Bandmasters 
Association, and in 1973, was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Mu 
as honorary national member. In 1978, he was selected by the School 
Musician Magazine as one of the outstanding conductors in the United 
States and Canada for the school year 1974-75. In 1979, he was selected 
by the All-American magazine as Band Director of the Year.
  Mr. President, I ask my colleagues to join me, his family, friends, 
and peers in honoring Prof. Richard S. Lum for this outstanding 
contribution to music in our State and country. Mahalo, Dick, for 
everything you have done for music in your lifetime, and your 
excellence in service. Thank you for a job well-done and may God's 
blessing be with you and your family.


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