[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 57 (Wednesday, April 21, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E604]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEN'S GLEE CLUB ON THEIR 150TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 2010

  Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of one of the 
most respected and honored musical groups in the nation, the University 
of Michigan Men's Glee Club.
  Alumni of this august group, which has received international acclaim 
for its outstanding singing over the years, will be hosting a reunion 
in Ann Arbor to help mark the 150th anniversary of the University of 
Michigan Men's Glee Club on April 8th through the 11th.
  Since the class of 1859-1860, the University of Michigan Men's Glee 
Club has been entertaining audiences well beyond the boundaries of 
their namesake. Formed from many different glee clubs, the singular 
Men's Glee Club has become one of the signature facets of one of the 
world's foremost universities, which I have the pleasure of 
representing in Congress.
  The group has toured around the world over the past 50 years on 
behalf of the university. It has been recognized for its excellence 
from New York City to Europe, South America, and Asia, as well as all 
across the nation and has won numerous competitions and awards.
  The University of Michigan Men's Glee Club ensemble has been so 
successful and talented that it has spawned many subgroups, including 
the Friars, who patterned themselves on Yale's Whiffenpoofs. The 
group's sesquicentennial is being held this April and their camaraderie 
and tradition is so strong that over 400 alumni have registered to 
return to campus for the celebration.
  Whether it is singing familiar U of M songs like ``Laudes atque 
Carmina'' and the alma mater ``The Yellow and Blue,'' or performing 
classical or humorous songs of the day, the University of Michigan 
Men's Glee Club has always carried itself with both class and 
enthusiasm.
  There are many things for which I am proud of the University and 
having such a wonderful asset as the Men's Glee Club is one of my 
favorite reasons for that pride. As the second oldest of such musical 
groups in the nation, The University of Michigan Men's Glee Club will 
continue to bring excellence in musical performances for many more 
years to come, I am sure.
  Madam Speaker, I hope the House will join me in saluting this 
outstanding musical ensemble on the eve of their 150th anniversary.

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