[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 130 (Saturday, August 5, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1690]
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

                         Friday, August 4, 1995
  Mr. TALENT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the Fort 
Zumwalt North Middle School seventh and eighth grade concert choirs 
from O'Fallon, MO.
  Over the past two 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 Gov. 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 9th through the 
14th, 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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