[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 83 (Friday, June 23, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1261-E1262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING DAVIS HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS AND THE LLANGOLLEN INTERNATIONAL 
                           MUSICAL EISTEDDFOD

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 22, 2006

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the Davis High School Advanced Treble and Madrigal Choirs as they 
prepare to perform at the 60th Diamond Anniversary International 
Musical Eisteddfod to be held in Llangollen, Northern Wales, this July 
4th to 9th.
  The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod began in 1946, 
following the devastation of World War II, with the mission of 
promoting international peace through music, song and dance. Nominated 
for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2004, the Llangollen International Musical 
Eisteddfod draws competitors from more than 50 countries. Luminaries 
such as Luciano Pavarotti and Charlotte Church participated as children 
in past competitions.
  The Davis High School Advanced Treble Choir and Madrigal Choir are 
the only high school choirs from the United States to compete in the 
2006 festival. Davis High School is only the second high school from 
California ever to represent their state and nation in this prestigious 
competition. The choirs are greatly honored to be part of an event 
whose purpose is the promotion of international peace and understanding 
through the bonds of music and friendship.
  At a time when the need for cultural understanding among nations is 
great, the invitation highlights the choirs' cherished tradition of 
inclusiveness. Musically, they represent a legacy of more than 30 years 
for the Madrigal choir and an investment of more than five years in the 
development of the Advanced Treble choir. The distinguished invitation 
to Llangollen attests to the reputation built by predecessors and to 
the support of the wider Davis community. Funds have been raised in the 
community to ensure that every singer in the choirs is able to make the 
trip to Wales.

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  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time that we commend and 
convey best wishes to the Davis High School Advanced Treble and 
Madrigal Choirs, and send our greetings and congratulations to all 
those involved in the 60th Diamond Anniversary Llangollen International 
Musical Eisteddfod.

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