[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 58 (Thursday, April 10, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E731]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO FRANK CEDRONE

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 9, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with a solemn heart that I take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to an icon of the Pueblo, Colorado 
community, Frank Cedrone. Frank, an accomplished pianist, died recently 
at the age of seventy-three and as his family and friends mourn his 
loss, I think it is appropriate that we remember Frank for his many 
contributions throughout his life.
  Frank was half of a renowned piano team with Victoria Markowski, whom 
he met at the Boston Conservatory of Music. After a successful debut at 
New York's Carnegie Hall and numerous tours, the couple joined then-
Southern Colorado State College in Pueblo as artists-in-residence. 
Frank taught at the College, gave private piano lessons, led workshops, 
published articles, and continued his touring schedule. He served as 
executive director of the Pueblo Symphony for five years and was past 
president of the Colorado State Music Teachers Association. He retired 
from USC in 1999, and released a CD album the next year.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that we honor the life and 
memory of Frank Cedrone. He was the recipient of numerous honors and 
awards, but will be remembered most for the generous way in which he 
shared his talents throughout his life. As family and friends mourn his 
passing, I would like to recognize the wonderful life Frank lived and 
the enjoyment his music brought to people throughout Colorado.

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