[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 130 (Tuesday, October 2, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1766]
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   RECOGNIZING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, 
                   WILLIAM J. IVEY, ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 2, 2001

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Chairman 
William J. Ivey, on his retirement from the National Endowment for the 
Arts.
  Since 1998, Chairman Ivey has dedicated himself and the NEA to 
preserving the great arts tradition of this nation and to broadening 
the public's awareness of the tremendous benefits that the arts have to 
offer.
  Under Chairman Ivey's leadership, the NEA and its many programs have 
exposed countless Americans to the rich rewards of the arts, while 
benefitting our communities, our children, and our economy.
  In 1997, he was honored by Tennessee Governor Don Sundquist for his 
diligent work as Director of the Country Music Foundation, and was 
praised by the Tennessee Arts Commission for his efforts in reaching 
out to the community.
  Chairman Ivey's passion for preserving historic recordings of popular 
and classical music ensure that generations to come will have the 
opportunity to learn and appreciate the musical treasures of our past.
  While I am saddened to see Chairman Ivey's tenure at the NEA come to 
an end, I am confident that he will continue to be a strong advocate 
for the arts community.
  Mr. Speaker, I again urge my colleagues to join me in recognizing 
Chairman Ivey for his commitment to the arts and for his leadership to 
this nation.

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