[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 25, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1319]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE HORACE O'BRYANT MIDDLE SCHOOL'S CONCERT CHOIR 
                             AND SERENADES

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                           HON. PETER DEUTSCH

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 25, 1997

  Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Horace 
O'Bryant Middle School's Concert Choir and Serenaders which was 
commended as the best overall choir among all middle and high school 
choirs in the Nation. The group from Horace O'Bryant recently won the 
top award in the finals at the All American Music Festival in Orlando, 
FL.
  About 60 middle schoolers comprise the choir and about half of them 
also participate in the Serenaders, a dancing jazz show choir. Much of 
their repertoire consists of popular melodies from movies and 
television shows.
  I am proud to see that music is still so great a part of our 
children's lives. The Key West Citizen said it well when it declared 
that ``We can share this triumph with the kids and their teachers 
because we know that their music lights the way to a harmonious future 
for all of us.''
  Mr. Speaker, I applaud these students of their diligence and 
commitment to music and for their excellent representation of Florida 
in this prestigious national competition. Also to be commended are the 
team's choral director, parents, and school principal, who gave their 
time and support.

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