[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 97 (Wednesday, June 14, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1233]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

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                  HONORING THE ST. JOSEPH HONOR CHOIR

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 13, 1995
  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
and pay tribute to an outstanding organization located in Ohio's 5th 
Congressional District. The St. Joseph Honor Choir of Fremont, OH has 
been selected as one of only two choirs to represent the United States 
at the Pueri Cantores International Congress in Quebec, Canada from 
June 28 to July 9, 1995.
  This is an honor for the choir to be Goodwill Ambassadors of the 
United States to an International Congress of this magnitude. St. 
Joseph Honor Choir is a proud member of Pueri Cantores. This 
international organization of children choirs, the name means little 
singers, has a world wide membership of over 25,000 children and 
encompasses such internationally renowned choirs as the Sistine Chapel 
Choir, the Vienna Boys Choir, and the Golden State Boys Choir and 
Bellringers of San Francisco, who hold the honor of also representing 
the United States at the Congress.
  The St. Joseph Honor Choir consists of 43 children and 16 men. The 
Choir's repertoire is classical, religious, and secular music. 
Established in 1993, the Choir has quickly made a name for itself. The 
1994-95 year has been and will be a very active and exciting year for 
the Choir. It began in November when the Choir hosted La Maitrise De 
Cap De La Madeline, which is recognized as one of the top children 
choirs in Canada. In December 1994, the St. Joseph Honor Choir went on 
its first mini-tour to Pittsburgh, PA. Also during the holiday season, 
the Choir performed for many church and civic organizations throughout 
the Fremont area. The Choir performed at numerous choir festivals, 
churches, and organizations throughout Northwest Ohio during the Spring 
season.
  Mr. Speaker, it is obvious that the community and the members of the 
Choir have greatly benefited from the effort that was started in 1993. 
I ask my colleagues to join me today in recognizing the achievements of 
the St. Joseph Honor Choir and encourage them to continue to uphold 
what has become a standard for excellence.


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