[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 127 (Wednesday, October 2, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S9842]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO LEE MACE'S OZARK OPRY

 Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise to celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of the Lee Mace's Ozark Opry. The Lee Mace's Ozark Opry has 
entertained audiences for years and is a tribute to Lee's dream to 
share country music with the public. Lee and his wife, Joyce Mace began 
the Opry in an effort to preserve the real flavor of the Ozarks though 
music and dance. Giving talented young people from nearby towns the 
opportunity to perform was a dream of Lees and many performers have 
stood on stage as a result. The format developed for the show has been 
emulated in Branson, Missouri and over the years has spread to opry 
houses across the country. Although, Lee Mace passed away several years 
ago, the sounds of the Ozarks can still be heard at Lee Mace's Ozark 
Opry. Today, we honor Lee Mace's dream of preserving the tradition of 
country music in the Ozarks.

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