[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 91 (Wednesday, June 4, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1136]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                CENTRAL KENTUCKY YOUTH ORCHESTRAS (CKYO)

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                           HON. BEN CHANDLER

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 4, 2008

  Mr. CHANDLER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct privilege to recognize 
and celebrate the Central Kentucky Youth Orchestras' (CKYO) 60 years of 
excellence. I am honored that the oldest independently chartered youth 
orchestra in the United States is located right in the heart of the 6th 
Congressional District of Kentucky.
  CKYO consists of 4 orchestras including the Symphony, Concert, 
Preparatory and Jazz Orchestras, with plans to add a fifth orchestra in 
the near future due to high demand. Over 255 students come to CKYO from 
14 counties and 65 area schools throughout the Commonwealth of 
Kentucky.
  Under the direction of Mr. William Prinzing Briggs, the CKYO have 
performed not only throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky, but also 
around the world in countries such as Austria, Hungary and the Czech 
Republic. This cultural and musical exchange can build strong ties that 
can last a lifetime and allow youth from all over the world to be 
ambassadors of the arts.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in congratulating the Central Kentucky 
Youth Orchestras on 60 years of beautiful music.

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