[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E528]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING FLOWER MOUND HIGH SCHOOL'S NAMING TO THE GRAMMY SIGNATURE 
                            SCHOOL GOLD LIST

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Flower Mound High 
School, located in the 26th Congressional District of Texas, for its 
recognition on the Gold List of Grammy Signature Schools.
  I congratulate Flower Mound High School's performing arts department, 
under the leadership of Danna Rothlisberger, Lewisville ISD director of 
performing arts, and Mark Rohwer, chair of the performing arts 
department, for their outstanding achievement. Flower Mound High School 
was only one of seven schools in the nation promoted to the Gold List 
from their original recognition as a Grammy Signature School.
  Flower Mound High School received $7,000 cash reward for its 
performing arts department as part of their promotion. Mr. Rohwer has 
promised to spend a portion of the money to hiring composers to write 
specific pieces for the band, orchestra and choir, and to buy new 
equipment.
  Flower Mound High School's performing arts department is a stellar 
example from which Texas schools should model their performing arts 
departments. Their commitment to educating students through the arts is 
to be admired and replicated.
  I am proud of the education system in Texas; especially our involved 
parents and teachers at Flower Mound High School who commit their lives 
and time to fostering growth in their students.

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