[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 27 (Wednesday, March 9, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E393]
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                 TRIBUTE TO CATHY FINK AND MARCY MARXER

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                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, March 9, 2005

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise to 
commend two of my constituents, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer. For the 
second year in a row Fink and Marxer, residents of Kensington, 
Maryland, won a GRAMMY for Best Musical Album for Children. Their 
winning album is entitled ``cELLAbration: A Tribute to Ella Jenkins.''
  The album celebrates the music of ElIa Jenkins, ``The First Lady of 
Children's Music'' and the winner of the 2004 GRAMMY Lifetime 
Achievement Award. The project was a gift to Ella Jenkins in honor of 
her 80th birthday.
  Fink and Marxer won their first GRAMMY last year for ``Bon Appetit! 
Musical Food Fun,'' and every album they have released since 1997 has 
been nominated for this prestigious honor.
  As a Member of Congress, I have worked to address the need for broad 
support for music education and to assure that every child has access 
to the benefits of active participation in music. I believe that music 
education is imperative to our children's growth and well-being. During 
their 21-year musical career, Fink and Marxer have inspired children 
with their gift of music.
  I applaud Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer and wish them continued success 
in the years ahead.

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