[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 83 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E996]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE DOBSON HIGH WIND SYMPHONY AND JAZZ BIG 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

                          Friday, May 28, 2010

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mesa Arizona's 
Dobson High Wind Symphony and Jazz Big 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 Wind 
Symphony and Jazz Big 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 Wind 
Symphony and Jazz Big 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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