[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 37 (Tuesday, April 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO THE TURTLE CREEK CHORALE

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 5, 2005

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise to 
acknowledge the 25th anniversary of the Turtle Creek Chorale, of 
Dallas, Texas. The TCC held their first performance in April of 1980 
with only 70 members. Through the idea of ``the power of harmony,'' 
their commitment to the community and the leadership skills of Artistic 
Directors like Dr. Timothy Seelig, the chorale has exploded to over 200 
singing members.
  The TCC performs an annual series in Dallas at the Meyerson Symphony 
Hall, along with traveling around the United States, Canada, and many 
locations in Europe. In addition to more than 100,000 hours of 
rehearsal, and over 50 yearly benefit performances, the TCC also 
participates in numerous community service projects.
  The TCC has many accomplishments, such as their collaboration with 
the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation with the creation of the 
much respected Sing for the Cure: A Proclamation of Hope, narrated by 
Maya Angelou. In addition, they produced and performed the world 
premier of Song of Wisdom from Old Turtle that was based on the award 
winning book Old Turtle. A portion of all the recording proceeds 
benefited St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The TCC has also 
performed for the inaugurations of Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk and Texas 
Governor Ann Richards.
  The dedicated members of TCC have excelled in their mission to 
entertain, educate, unite, and uplift audiences through music 
distinguished for its innovation, diversity and artistic excellence.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in acknowledging the honorable works of 
Turtle Creek Chorale for their 25th Anniversary.

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