[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 18, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1289]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING PHI MU ALPHA SINFONIA

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 18, 2003

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Phi Mu Alpha 
Sinfonia Fraternity, one of the most distinguished music fraternities 
in the nation, as they gather in Washington for their triennial 
convention. Founded in 1898 at the New England Conservatory of Music in 
Boston, Massachusetts, there are currently 212 collegiate chapters, 
colonies, and alumni associations in the United States.
  The President of Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity, Dr. Darhyl Ramsey, is a 
distinguished citizen of the twenty-sixth District of Texas, and I 
congratulate him on his leadership of this prominent and effective 
music organization. Dedicated to the development of musicians as well 
as to the music itself, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity has 
significantly furthered the education and advancement of music in the 
United States of America.
  Once again, I articulate my gratitude to Phi Mu Alpha Fraternity and 
to Dr. Ramsey for their dedication to the music of our nation.

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