[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 146 (Tuesday, November 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2103-E2104]
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               CONCERNING ABILENE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

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                        HON. CHARLES W. STENHOLM

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 14, 2000

  Mr. STENHOLM. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize the 50th 
anniversary of one of

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Abilene's oldest performing arts organizations, the Abilene 
Philharmonic Orchestra on December 2 of this year. This great symphony 
orchestra enriches the cultural life of a city in a unique way; it 
creates a place where fine musicians want to live and teach and 
perform. In the 1950-opening season, concerts were held in the old 
Abilene High School with audiences of less than 100 people. Currently 
the Abilene Philharmonic Orchestra performs in the Abilene Civic Center 
with crowds averaging 2,000. I would not only like to acknowledge this 
organization for their 50th anniversary, but also the impact they have 
had on the Abilene community.

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