[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 21 (Thursday, March 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E311]
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    COMMENDING THE BRAZOS VALLEY YOUTH TROUPE FOR THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 5, 1998

  Mr. BRADY. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise in recognition of the 
Brazos Valley Youth Troupers, who have just spent their spring break 
taking on Broadway. These talented youth were the first group chosen by 
Camp Broadway to attend their performing arts instructional camp in New 
York City. Selected for their wealth of acting experience, this group 
of 10 to 17-year olds have represented their community of Bryan, Texas 
with excellence in all of their achievements.
  In just two years, the Brazos Valley Youth Troupe has performed for 
the Olympic Torch Relay, appeared in Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and 
the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and now studied under the direction 
of various Tony Award winners on Broadway. The troupe's performance in 
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat drew rave reviews from the 
national touring cast they performed with, as well as the audience. 
With Camp Broadway, sixteen youth from the troupe traveled to New York 
City, took classes from the likes of Carol Channing and famed director 
George C. Wolfe, and met with the cast and crew of Titanic in an 
educational workshop--all at their own expense. In a short period of 
time, these youths were able to raise $1000 per student to cover their 
expenses of participating in Camp Broadway.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend the efforts of young citizens such as these 
involved in Brazos Valley Youth Troupe. They reflect the commitment and 
direction that makes our nation strong. They found a goal and went for 
it--making themselves a success and, in turn, a success of their 
community. I join with the citizens of Bryan in applauding them for 
their accomplishments and encourage them to use that ambition in all 
their future endeavors.

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