[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 130 (Saturday, August 5, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1664]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              TRIBUTE TO FT. ZUMWALT MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIRS

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                          HON. JAMES M. TALENT

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives
  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Fort 
Zumwalt North Middle School seventh and eight grade concert choirs from 
O'Fallon, MO.
  Over the past 2 years, under the skilled guidance of their director, 
Mr. Gregory S. LeSan, the North Middle School choirs have been honored 
with 20 trophies and plaques in national-level competitions. They have 
also been distinguished with three community proclamations, a State 
proclamation from Missouri Governor Mel Carnahan, and a coveted 
invitation to perform for the 1995 Missouri Music Educators Association 
State Convention.
  The choirs have also been invited to compete July 9 through the 14, 
1996, in the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Llangollen, 
Wales. This is the first time in the 50-year history of this world-
renowned competition that a public middle school from the United States 
of America has ever been accepted to sing in this audition-selected 
international event. This is a rare opportunity to represent their 
community, the State of Missouri, and the United States of America in a 
competition that represents over 50 countries.
  Mr. Speaker, these young people are to be commended for their 
continued hard work and dedication to excellence, which has brought not 
only their school nationwide recognition, but is also a source of great 
pride to the residents of O'Fallon, MO. It is with great pride that I 
congratulate these students and recognize the contributions they have 
made while at Fort Zumwalt North Middle School.


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