[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 83 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E972]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE DOBSON HIGH SCHOOL BAND, SELECTED FOR THE 2010 SHANGHAI 
                       WORLD MUSIC EXPO FESTIVAL

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 27, 2010

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mesa Arizona's 
Dobson High School Band, which will represent our state at the 2010 
Shanghai World Music Expo Festival in China. I wish to convey my pride 
and that of all Arizonans in the efforts of these talented and 
dedicated students, and thank the Dobson faculty and community for its 
remarkable support.
  As a former teacher, I believe very strongly that participation in 
the arts, especially on such a global scale, leads to cultural 
enrichment and enhances education and learning across all subjects. 
This opportunity to perform on a world stage, and the subsequent rush 
of community support to make this trip possible, is a well-earned 
reward for the hard work and commitment of the Dobson High Band and its 
supporters. To make this trip possible, band members raised $3,000 
apiece to pay for travel expenses. I believe in the old saying, ``it is 
hard to be successful unless a lot of other people want you to be.'' So 
I also applaud all the parents and community members who helped in this 
effort as well.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to recognize the Dobson High School Band 
as they represent the State of Arizona at the 2010 Shanghai World Music 
Expo Festival in China. I wish the band all the best during their 
performance in China and I am confident they will use this trip as an 
opportunity to learn about a new culture and positively represent our 
state and country within the global community. I know they will make us 
all proud.

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