[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 23, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E205]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO THE DeKALB YOUTH POPS ORCHESTRA AND STILL WATERS YOUTH 
                          SINFO-NIA ORCHESTRA

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                  HON. HENRY C. ``HANK'' JOHNSON, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 23, 2010

  Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia. Madam Speaker,
  Whereas, the DeKalb Youth Pops Orchestra and Still Waters Youth 
Sinfo-Nia Orchestra are unique tools for service and inspiration for 
citizens around the world; and
  Whereas, over the past twenty plus years members of these stellar 
organizations have continuously given to our community by giving of 
themselves, their talent and their time; and
  Whereas, the DeKalb Youth Pops Orchestra and the Still Waters Youth 
SinfoNia Orchestra have instructed thousands of youth in the arts of 
music, performance, showmanship and civic responsibilities; and
  Whereas, these orchestras have performed locally, nationally and 
internationally enlightening the lives of people from all walks of 
life; and
  Whereas, Presidents, Governors, Legislators and citizens of the world 
have been touched and moved by the performances of these remarkable 
orchestras; and
  Whereas, the U.S. Representative of the Fourth District of Georgia 
wishes to honor and recognize the DeKalb Youth Pops Orchestra and the 
Still waters Youth Sinfo-Nia Orchestra for its outstanding service to 
our Community and wish them well on their 1st Reunion Concert;
  Now Therefore, I, Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr. do hereby proclaim 
Saturday, February 20, 2010 as DeKalb Youth Pops Orchestra and Still 
Waters Youth Sinfo-Nia Orchestra Day in the Fourth Congressional 
District.
  Proclaimed, this 20th day of February, 2010.

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