[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 86 (Wednesday, June 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1054]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING THE CHICAGO HUMAN RHYTHM PROJECT

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 9, 2010

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, today I rise in recognition of the 
Chicago Human Rhythm Project's 20th anniversary. Over the last 20 
years, the Chicago Human Rhythm Project's extraordinary community 
building efforts and celebration of American tap and percussive arts 
has firmly established them as one of Chicago's artistic mainstays.
  Founded in 1990, the Chicago Human Rhythm Project, CHRP, has 
maintained community outreach as the cornerstone of its success. Most 
notably, CHRP has educated over 10,000 students and provided over 
$250,000 in scholarships to students in need to study tap dance during 
the summer. CHRP has also provided a free outreach residency school 
program for elementary, high school, and cultural centers throughout 
the Chicagoland area. The cultivation of a stronger America through art 
is further exemplified through their participation in the ``Thanks 4 
Giving'' shared revenue program. Since joining ``Thanks 4 Giving'' six 
years ago, CHRP has raised over $100,000 for charity.
  CHRP's dedication to community extends beyond Chicago, Illinois and 
the United States of America with their involvement in an ongoing 
cultural exchange program. This program has given CHRP the opportunity 
to spread American tap dance across the globe by participating in 
exchanges with Brazil, China, Finland, France, Germany, Japan, 
Switzerland, and Venezuela. As a result of their commitment to the 
international community, CHRP was selected to represent the United 
States of America at the 5th Anniversary Beijing International 
Contemporary Dance Festival in 2007 and the Gala de Estrellas 
Internacional in Caracas, Venezuela in 2008.
  Madam Speaker, I want to thank the Chicago Human Rhythm Project for 
their continued efforts. It is through their unabashed commitment to 
the arts and the community at large that they have helped to perpetuate 
the love affair with American dance and to establish Chicago as a 
global fine arts destination.

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