[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 71 (Monday, May 23, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E915]
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 CONGRATULATING THE DILLARD HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ ENSEMBLE FOR WINNING THE 
              ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON JAZZ BAND COMPETITION

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 23, 2011

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the Jazz 
Ensemble of Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for their 
continued achievements and excellence.
  Dillard High School was founded in the early twentieth century with 
funds from noted philanthropist James Hardy Dillard. The music program 
at Dillard High School gained fame when the legendary Julian 
``Cannonball'' Adderley served as an instructor of applied music in the 
1940's. Dillard High School serves as a Performing Arts and Technology 
magnet school in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with its main areas of focus 
being dance, voice, orchestra, and band.
  There are no limits to the creative spirit at Dillard High School and 
there are no limits to the success that their students achieve. Earlier 
this month, the Dillard High School Jazz Ensemble took home first prize 
honors at the ``Essentially Ellington'' Jazz Band Competition at 
Lincoln Center in New York City. More impressive than their performance 
is the resolve that the students showed in fundraising for their trips. 
Many students used their own money to pay for their trips as private 
donations are scarce.
  In addition to this most recent achievement, the Jazz Ensemble took 
first prize at the ``Swing Central'' Jazz competition in Savannah, 
Georgia in both 2011 and 2010 and in 2010 they took second place at the 
``Essentially Ellington'' Jazz Band Competition before winning the 
prestigious competition this year.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud that these young musicians represent my 
district. It is a true privilege to recognize the Dillard High School 
Jazz Ensemble and their many accomplishments, both on and off the 
stage.

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