[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 75 (Wednesday, May 7, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E836]
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                HONORING THE MOREHOUSE COLLEGE GLEE CLUB

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                             HON. JIM COSTA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 7, 2008

  Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Morehouse 
College Glee Club, as they visit Saints Rest Missionary Baptist Church 
in Fresno, California.
  Established in 1945 by the late Rev. A.W. White, and currently led by 
Pastor Shane B. Scott, the Saints Rest Missionary Baptist Church is an 
esteemed member of the local religious community. Their hosting the 
Morehouse College Glee Club is certainly an exciting occasion worthy of 
special recognition.
  The Morehouse College Glee Club boasts a 90-year tradition of 
excellence in musical achievements. Then current director, Dr. David 
Murrow has been a member of the music faculty at Morehouse College 
since 1981. In 1994, the glee club performed the National Anthem with 
Natalie Cole for Super Bowl XXVIII in Atlanta, Georgia. They also 
participated with Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan and Trisha Yearwood in 
the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games 
held in Atlanta. Furthermore, the glee club has toured cities in Russia 
as well as Poland. Along with international tours and local concerts, 
the glee club presents an annual spring tour which averages 10 to 15 
cities in 2 to 3 weeks.
  The history of this institution demonstrates that it is only by 
embracing the importance of cooperation and vision that great success 
can be achieved. I am honored to congratulate Morehouse College Glee 
Club as they visit Fresno, California.

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