[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 13, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1528]
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                        TRIBUTE TO JERRY SNYDER

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                         HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 13, 1999

  Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to former 
Chisholm High School bank conductor, Jerry Snyder.
  Jerry Snyder was borne in Duluth and graduated from Duluth East High 
School. As a child, Jerry learned to play the piano and went on to 
learn how to play the tuba, baritone horn, and trombone. He graduated 
from the University of Minnesota--Duluth. A few years later began his 
career as a conductor at Chisholm High School. Jerry began his 
conducting career 30 years ago when he became the band conductor in 
Chisholm. In addition to directing the Chisholm High School Band, he 
also conducted two area church choirs, St. Joseph's Catholic Church and 
St. Leo's Catholic Church.
  Jerry has continued his personal interest in and enthusiasm for music 
through the years. He is a member of band called ``Four of a Kind,'' 
which consists of three other former music teachers. Although he is now 
retired, Jerry plans to continue playing in this band, and also 
conducting the Hibbing City Band during the summers.
  Jerry Snyder made a valuable contribution to the city of Chisholm for 
his enthusiasm toward music and his dedication to teaching. I know he 
passed along that enthusiasm for music to his students. I know my 
colleagues join me in congratulating Jerry Snyder for his many years of 
service to the students and entire community of Chisholm, MN.

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